Salem Elementary School vs. Central Columbia Elementary School
Should I attend Salem Elementary School or Central Columbia Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Salem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Central Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 372 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 679 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Central Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
372 students
679 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#269 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
150
Grade 1 Students
70
127
Grade 2 Students
75
132
Grade 3 Students
82
142
Grade 4 Students
68
128
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
2%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
84%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%