Serving 748 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bradie Shrum Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 748 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bradie Shrum Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Salem, IN, encompassing approximately 214 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive time of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 14.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bradie Shrum Elementary School's student population of 748 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
748 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bradie Shrum Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradie Shrum Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#813 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bradie Shrum Elementary School's ranking?
Bradie Shrum Elementary School is ranked #813 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Bradie Shrum Elementary School often compared to?
Bradie Shrum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Washington Elementary School, East Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Bradie Shrum Elementary School?
748 students attend Bradie Shrum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bradie Shrum Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bradie Shrum Elementary School?
Bradie Shrum Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bradie Shrum Elementary School offer ?
Bradie Shrum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bradie Shrum Elementary School part of?
Bradie Shrum Elementary School is part of Salem Community Schools.
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