Dillon Valley Elementary School vs Silverthorne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dillon Valley Elementary School
Dillon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Silverthorne Elementary School
Silverthorne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
| Measure | Dillon Valley Elementary School Dillon, Colorado | Silverthorne Elementary School Silverthorne, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #629 of 993 | #677 of 993 |
| National rank | #34874 of 50,301 | #36931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 395 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Dillon | Silverthorne |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dillon Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 32.5).
- •Dillon Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Dillon Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Silverthorne Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 51.1%).
- •Silverthorne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.1).
- •Dillon Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 339.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dillon Valley Elementary School better than Silverthorne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dillon Valley Elementary School ranks higher (35.6 vs 32.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dillon Valley Elementary School and Silverthorne Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Dillon and Silverthorne in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dillon Valley Elementary School: 395. Silverthorne Elementary School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dillon Valley Elementary School and Silverthorne Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Dillon Valley Elementary School is 629th of 993 and Silverthorne Elementary School is 677th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).