Silver Spring Elementary School

6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Silver Spring Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20% in PA
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Silver Spring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Silver Spring Elementary School's student population of 528 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres

School Rankings

Silver Spring Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Spring Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#457 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
58%
38%
73%
55%
90-94%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
32%
5%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
4%
14%
White
53%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eagles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Spring Elementary School's ranking?
Silver Spring Elementary School is ranked #457 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Silver Spring Elementary School often compared to?
Silver Spring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Ridge Elementary School, Hampden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Silver Spring Elementary School?
528 students attend Silver Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Silver Spring Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Silver Spring Elementary School?
Silver Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Silver Spring Elementary School offer ?
Silver Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Silver Spring Elementary School part of?
Silver Spring Elementary School is part of Cumberland Valley School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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