New Salem Elementary School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Salem Elementary School's ranking?
New Salem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend New Salem Elementary School?
227 students attend New Salem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of New Salem Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Salem Elementary School?
New Salem Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Salem Elementary School offer ?
New Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is New Salem Elementary School part of?
New Salem Elementary School is part of Union County Public Schools School District.
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