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West Salem Elementary School

475 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 692 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 30% in WI
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Salem Elementary School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
692 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West Salem Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Salem Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#403 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
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56%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Salem Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Salem Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Salem Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
93%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Salem Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin 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 West Salem Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of West Salem Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Salem Elementary School's ranking?
West Salem Elementary School is ranked #403 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are West Salem Elementary School often compared to?
West Salem Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bangor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend West Salem Elementary School?
692 students attend West Salem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of West Salem Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Salem Elementary School?
West Salem Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Salem Elementary School offer ?
West Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Salem Elementary School part of?
West Salem Elementary School is part of West Salem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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