Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Salem Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Salem Elementary School?
383 students attend Salem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Salem Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Salem Elementary School offer ?
Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
