Silverton Public School

What Silverton Public School does

Silverton Public School (San Juan County School District #1) is a government K-12 public school district serving the entirety of San Juan County, Colorado, from a single campus at 1160 Snowden Street, Silverton. The district operates one historic three-story brick school building at 9,318 feet elevation and is the only educational facility in the county, educating approximately 75-80 students across grades K-12 with 15 teachers and roughly 10 additional staff members. Following the closure of local mines in the early 1990s, the school underwent a comprehensive reform starting in 2002, adopting the EL Education model — an experiential, project-based framework aligned with Colorado State Standards that emphasizes Learning Expeditions, Fieldwork, character development through daily CREW meetings, and integrated technology (1:1 laptops, 60-inch Smart Screens, document cameras).

The school's core product is its K-12 academic program, supplemented by a portfolio of integrated offerings: Learning Expeditions in Social Studies and Science, a Fieldwork Program with overnight trips, Basecamp Learning (tutoring and tech integration), Out-of-School Programs funded by a 21st Century Learning Centers grant, the PEAK Summer Program, an Outdoor Leadership Program, a Dual Enrollment Program with Fort Lewis College and Pueblo Community College, the Whole School Meals Program using greenhouse-grown produce, and a Family Engagement Program providing wraparound services. The district is a member of the nationwide EL Education network.

As a public school district, Silverton does not charge tuition. Revenue is sourced from per-pupil state and federal funding, multiple categorical grants (including 21st Century Learning Centers, School Health Professional, Student Reengagement, High Impact Tutoring, Educational Stability, Concurrent & Dual Enrollment, and CDE Student Wellness), private foundation support (EL Pomar Foundation), San Juan County Commissioners TANF funding, and modest student activity fees. Governance rests with an elected five-member school board; Elizabeth Barszcz serves as Principal and Superintendent. The district is FERPA, COPPA, CIPA, and Colorado Student Data Transparency Act compliant and uses LINQ for student management and SECURRO for tech support.

Name

Silverton Public School

Legal name

Silverton Public School

Website

https://silvertonschool.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Silverton Public School is a K-12 public school district (San Juan County School District #1) and the only educational facility in San Juan County, Colorado, serving approximately 75-80 students with 25 staff using the EL Education expeditionary learning model, funded by state and federal per-pupil allocations, grants, and local government support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Expeditionary learning
• Rural school district
• Experiential learning programs
• Whole-child education

Headquarters

HQ city

Silverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public school district, primary funding comes from federal, state, and local government sources based on per-pupil funding formulas and various categorical grants
2. State/Federal Grants: Multiple grants including 21st Century Learning Centers Competitive Grant, School Health Professional Grant, Student Reengagement Grant, High Impact Tutoring Grant, Educational Stability Grant, Concurrent & Dual Enrollment Grant, and CDE Student Wellness Grant
3. Private Foundation Support: EL Pomar Foundation and other private foundation funding for specific programs and initiatives
4. Local Government Support: San Juan County Commissioners TANF Funding and other local governmental support
5. Student Activity Fees: Modest fees for student activities and sports, with free and reduced lunch forms available for families in need

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Silverton Public School is a K-12 public school district (San Juan County School District #1) that delivers free, comprehensive education to approximately 75-80 students in Silverton and San Juan County, Colorado. The school operates an EL Education (expeditionary learning) curriculum aligned with Colorado State Standards, integrating Learning Expeditions, fieldwork, CREW character development, dual-enrollment college courses, outdoor leadership, free whole-school meals, and family engagement services within a single historic campus.

Product overview

Silverton Public School is a single K-12 public educational institution serving Silverton and San Juan County, Colorado. The school operates a unified educational program built on EL Education principles, combining expeditionary learning, daily CREW meetings, fieldwork experiences, and character development. The school offers a portfolio of integrated programs including Learning Expeditions for humanities and sciences, Fieldwork for real-world application, Basecamp Learning for technology and tutoring support, Out-of-School Programs and PEAK Summer Program for extended learning, a Dual Enrollment Program for college preparation, Outdoor Leadership Program for adventure education, Whole School Meals with greenhouse-grown produce, and Family Engagement resources. The school uses standard educational assessment tools including STAR 360, PSAT/SAT, WIDA ELL, and DIEBELS for student evaluation, and manages student data through LINQ and tech support via SECURRO.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Academic Program A comprehensive K-12 public school program serving Silverton and San Juan County, Colorado, based on EL Education principles with expeditionary learning, fieldwork, and character development, aligned with Colorado State Standards.
• CREW Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate maintained for multiple years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Fort Lewis CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing senior students to take college courses at Fort Lewis College, earning both high school and college credits simultaneously. Silverton Public School covers the cost of tuition for eligible students.
• Pueblo Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership providing college credit opportunities for Silverton high school students through concurrent enrollment courses.
• EL EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilverton School is a member of the nationwide EL Network of schools. The school follows EL Education's approach to curriculum, connecting learning to real-world issues through expeditionary learning, fieldwork, and character development.
• 21st Century Learning Centers Competitive GrantcoreOthersFederal/state grant partially funding out-of-school programs including arts, fitness, sports, science, technology, and academic support activities.
• Silverton Youth CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing youth evening and weekend programming, collaborating with school on out-of-school activities.
• Silverton Public LibrarysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal library partnership supporting literacy and learning resources for students and families.
• San Juan County Public HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth services partnership supporting student wellness programs and health education.
• Silverton Family Learning CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood education and family support partner, with staff who have transitioned to Silverton School.
• Town of SilvertonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership providing community resources and support for school programs.
• San Juan CountysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partnership supporting school operations and student services.
• San Juan Economic DevelopmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partnership providing access to resources like affordable housing and community development programs.
• Southwest Education InitiativesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education collaborative supporting educational opportunities for Southwest Colorado students.
• Ouray School DistrictsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for partnered sports including cross country and basketball, allowing Silverton students to participate in athletic competitions with neighboring schools.
• San Juan County/La Plata County Human ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuman services partnership providing food stability and rent support resources for families in need.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Big Picture Learning: National network focused on personalized, project-based, real-world learning in small school settings. Operates with a similar mission to Silverton's expeditionary/EL approach but typically through charter and small public-school sites.

Direct peers

• Ouray School District R-1: Small rural Colorado public K-12 district that is already a Silverton partner for cross-country, basketball, and other cooperative programming. Highly comparable in scale, mission, and remote-mountain-town setting.
• Telluride R-1 School District: Nearby mountain-town public K-12 district in Southwest Colorado. Operates in a similar high-alpine, small-population context and is the most direct geographic and demographic peer to Silverton Public School.
• Ridgway School District R-2: Small Southwest Colorado public K-12 district serving a rural mountain community of comparable size and demographics. Operates a similar general academic and extracurricular portfolio with limited enrollment.
• Mancos School District RE-6: Small rural Southwest Colorado public K-12 district serving a similarly small, geographically isolated community. Comparable in operating scale, funding model, and the breadth of services a small staff can deliver.
• Crested Butte Community School (Gunnison Watershed RE1J): Mountain-town public K-12 program within Gunnison Watershed School District serving Crested Butte. Comparable in size, mountain setting, and reliance on outdoor/experiential programming as a differentiator.

Others

• KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program): Large national charter school network focused on college-prep outcomes for underserved students. Thematically related to Silverton's outcome orientation and college-readmission focus, but operates at very different scale and as charter schools, not traditional public districts.

Broad incumbents

• EL Education: National nonprofit network that Silverton is a member of, providing the EL Education curriculum, professional development, and brand association. Operates broadly across hundreds of K-12 schools rather than serving as a single-site peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silverton-school-district-1

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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