publicmiddleGrade 1-6

Harrison Schmitt Elementary

4042 Hwy 90 Sw, Silver City, NM 88061, United States

+1 (575) 956-2170

http://www.silverschools.org

3.1

Overall Rating

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Harrison Schmitt Elementary Overview

About This School

Harrison Schmitt Elementary is a public middle in Silver City, New Mexico, serving 337 students in grades Grade 1-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 34% in ELA and 28% in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 25 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $69,301. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 47% male and 53% female. The demographic makeup consists of 70% Hispanic, 26% White, and 4% students of two or more races.

337

Total Students

Grade 1-6

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

25 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts34%

Mathematics28%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 1-6

County

Grant County

Students per Counselor

337:1

Harrison Schmitt Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

34%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 41%State Avg: 34%

28%

Mathematics

City Avg: 27%State Avg: 25%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.3:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

337

Students per Counselor

Harrison Schmitt Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$69,301

City Avg: $66,826

State Avg: $70,053

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor337:1

Harrison Schmitt Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

47.18%

Male

52.82%

Female

Total Enrollment: 337 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White26.41%

Hispanic69.73%

Asian0%

Black0%

Two or More Races3.56%

Native American0.3%

Harrison Schmitt Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Harrison Schmitt Elementary

Q: What is Harrison Schmitt Elementary?

A: Harrison Schmitt Elementary is a middle public located in Silver City.

Q: How many students attend Harrison Schmitt Elementary?

A: Harrison Schmitt Elementary has approximately 337 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Schmitt Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Schmitt Elementary is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Harrison Schmitt Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Harrison Schmitt Elementary - Silver City, NM

Quick Facts about Harrison Schmitt Elementary
School Name	Harrison Schmitt Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 1-6
Location	4042 Hwy 90 Sw, Silver City, NM 88061, Silver City, NM
County	Grant County
Phone	+1 (575) 956-2170
Total Students	337
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	25
Rating	3.1/10
ELA Proficiency	34%
Math Proficiency	28%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Harrison Schmitt Elementary

What is Harrison Schmitt Elementary?

Harrison Schmitt Elementary is a middle public located in Silver City.

How many students attend Harrison Schmitt Elementary?

Harrison Schmitt Elementary has approximately 337 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Schmitt Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Schmitt Elementary is 13:1.

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