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Salem Elementary School

3961 Salem Lakes Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 556 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 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Salem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Salem Elementary School's student population of 556 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#228 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Salem Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
75-79%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
80-84%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
60-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Salem Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
24%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Salem Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Salem Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Salem Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
30%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Salem Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Salem Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.79
This chart displays the diversity score of Salem Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem Elementary School's ranking?
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?
556 students attend Salem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Salem Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 17:1, 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?
Salem Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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