Prospect Elementary School serves 166 students in grades 4-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
166 students
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
65%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
166 students attend Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Prospect Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prospect Elementary School offer ?
Prospect Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Prospect Elementary School part of?
Prospect Elementary School is part of Salem City School District.
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