Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 572 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Salem Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Salem Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Salem Elementary School?
572 students attend Salem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Salem Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salem Elementary School offer ?
Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 572 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
