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South Salem Elementary School vs. Fort Lewis Elementary School

Should you attend South Salem Elementary School or Fort Lewis Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
South Salem Elementary School
1600 Carolyn Rd
Salem, VA 24153
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Fort Lewis Elementary School
3115 West Main St
Salem, VA 24153
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

South Salem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Fort Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Lewis Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
389 students
247 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Salem Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fort Lewis Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Salem Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fort Lewis Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Salem Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fort Lewis Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Salem Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salem City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fort Lewis Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#288 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#182 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Salem Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fort Lewis Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 10% in VA)
85-89%
(Top 10% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Salem Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salem City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Lewis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Salem Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salem City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Lewis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
60-69%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Salem Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fort Lewis Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
27
3
Kindergarten Students
54
33
Grade 1 Students
58
36
Grade 2 Students
61
53
Grade 3 Students
65
33
Grade 4 Students
58
43
Grade 5 Students
66
46

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Salem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salem City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fort Lewis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Roanoke County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Salem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salem City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fort Lewis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Roanoke County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Salem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salem City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fort Lewis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Roanoke County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
80%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Salem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salem City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fort Lewis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Roanoke County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Salem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salem City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fort Lewis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Roanoke County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Salem Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salem City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fort Lewis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Salem Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salem City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fort Lewis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Salem Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salem City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fort Lewis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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