Salem Elementary School (Ranked Top 10% for 2025)

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Salem Elementary School

2701 Salem Rd
Bryant, AR 72022

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Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).

The percentage of students achieving is 64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving is 56% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 473 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
: Top 10% in AR
: 64% (Top 10%)
: 56% (Top 10%)
: 51% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 10%)

Most improved public schools

Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Salem Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

473 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Salem Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Salem Elementary School by grade.

School Calendar

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Salem Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Salem Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (AR)

#64 out of 997 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Salem Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

64%

38%

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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

56%

40%

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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

51%

36%

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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Salem Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

11%

15%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Salem Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

19%

White

77%

58%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Salem Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.39

0.61

This chart displays the diversity score of Salem Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

30%

56%

Eligible for

12%

10%

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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Bryant School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salem Elementary School's ranking?

Salem Elementary School is ranked #64 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.

What schools are Salem Elementary School often compared to?

Salem Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springhill Elementary School, Collegeville Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).

How many students attend Salem Elementary School?

473 students attend Salem Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Salem Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem Elementary School?

Salem Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Salem Elementary School offer ?

Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Salem Elementary School part of?

Salem Elementary School is part of Bryant School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 473 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
: Top 10%
: 64% (Top 10%)
: 56% (Top 10%)
: 51% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education