West Salisbury

Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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School Overview

West Salisbury's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West Salisbury is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
21%
21%
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Black
53%
33%
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White
14%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West Salisbury?
317 students attend West Salisbury.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of West Salisbury students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Salisbury?
West Salisbury has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Salisbury offer ?
West Salisbury offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Salisbury part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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