Serving 92 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 92 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IA
Math Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Salem Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Salem Elementary School is ranked #54 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Salem Elementary School?
92 students attend Salem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Salem Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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 Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salem Elementary School offer ?
Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 92 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
