East Salem Elementary School
Tel:
(540)375-7001
- East Salem Elementary School serves 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- East Salem Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
School Overview
- East Salem Elementary School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 458 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Salem Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,796 schools in Virginia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Salem Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | 23% | 25% |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 80% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 14% |
| Black | 17% | 23% |
| White | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salem City School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East Salem Elementary School is Governor's Stem Academy At The Burton Center For Arts And Te (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Andrew Lewis Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Andrew Lewis Middle School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem Burton Ctr. For Arts And Technical Vocational School
Magnet School
0.0 miles
1760 Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540)857-5000 0.0 n/a n/a - Salem Governor's Stem Academy At The Burton Center For Arts And Te Vocational School
Magnet School
Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
1760 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540)562-3900 0.2 9-12 n/a - Salem Andrew Lewis Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 907 students
1.5 miles
616 South College Ave
Salem, VA 24153
(540)387-2513 1.5 6-8 907 - Roanoke Hidden Valley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 595 students
1.5 miles
4902 Hidden Valley School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540)772-7570 1.5 6-8 595 - Salem G.w. Carver Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 466 students
1.6 miles
6 Fourth St
Salem, VA 24153
(540)387-2492 1.6 K-5 466
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