East Salem Elementary School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(540) 375-7001
East Salem Elementary School serves 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
East Salem Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
East Salem Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
East Salem Elementary School's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 439 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
East Salem Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of East Salem Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #538 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 85-89% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 16% |
| Black | 16% | 22% |
| White | 59% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salem City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to East Salem Elementary School is Patrick Henry High School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Andrew Lewis Middle School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem Burton Center For Arts And Technology Vocational School
Magnet School
0.0 miles
1760 Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 857-5000 0 n/a n/a - Salem Governor's Stem Academy At The Burton Center For Arts And Te Vocational School
Magnet School
0.2 miles
1760 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 562-3900 0.2 n/a n/a - Salem Andrew Lewis Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 80%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 924 students10
1.5 miles
616 South College Ave
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2513 1.5 6-8 924 - Roanoke Hidden Valley Middle School Math: 79% | Reading: 88%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 599 students10
1.5 miles
4902 Hidden Valley School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7570 1.5 6-8 599 - Salem G.w. Carver Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 77%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 438 students10
1.6 miles
6 Fourth St
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2492 1.6 K-5 438
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