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Salem Elementary School

6116 Old Jenks Road
Apex, NC 27523
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 735 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC 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 North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Salem Elementary School's student population of 735 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
735 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 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 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Elementary School is 0.66, which is less 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 (NC)
#387 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Salem Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
51%
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 North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
50%
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 North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Salem Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Salem Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
23%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Salem Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Salem Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Salem Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
51%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Salem Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Salem Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
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 North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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 North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC 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 #387 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Salem Elementary School?
735 students attend Salem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Salem Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Salem Elementary School offer ?
Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Salem Elementary School part of?
Salem Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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