Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Salem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Salem Elementary School's student population of 229 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Salem Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Salem Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
98%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Salem Elementary School's ranking?
North Salem Elementary School is ranked #67 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are North Salem Elementary School often compared to?
North Salem Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend North Salem Elementary School?
229 students attend North Salem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of North Salem Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Salem Elementary School?
North Salem Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Salem Elementary School offer ?
North Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Salem Elementary School part of?
North Salem Elementary School is part of North West Hendricks Schools School District.
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