Silver Spur Elementary School

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Centrally located in Rancho Palos Verdes in a quiet, residential neighborhood

5500 Ironwood Street, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Site Introduction

Silver Spur Elementary School, an outstanding leader in education, provides students with differentiated opportunities to develop to the highest level of their academic, emotional and physical potential. Silver Spur values and fosters collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication. We recognize the importance of educating the whole child. Students are taught skills and strategies to develop strong moral character with respect for individual and cultural differences. We have an outstanding group of professionals who are truly dedicated to our children and to teaching and learning. Our parents are tremendously vested and involved in our school and we have a phenomenal PTA who is always here to support our children and ensure their success.

Vital Statistics

Year Built: 1957 (original)
Renovated 2001
Site Area: 10.26 AC
446,926 SF
Enrollment
(2016‒2017):
541 students Building Area: 35,251 GSF
Student Density
(SF per student)
826.11 (site)
65.16 (building)
Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.)
(building area ÷ site area)
0.0789

Featured Student Artwork

  • Addie | 1st Grade | Silver Spur Elementary School
    Turkey
  • Helena | 1st Grade | Silver Spur Elementary School
    Folded Water Scene
  • Chloe | 3rd Grade | Silver Spur Elementary School
    Folded Water Scene
  • Nyla | Transitional Kindergarten | Silver Spur Elementary School
    Ladybug Cutout
  • Zoe | 4th Grade | Silver Spur Elementary School
    Brave Love
  • All featured student artwork can be viewed at the Featured Student Artwork gallery.