Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salem Church Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Salem Church Elementary serves the eastern part of Richmond, VA, covering approximately 2.4 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance area being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salem Church Elementary School's student population of 574 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
574 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Salem Church Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Church Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1607 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem Church Elementary School's ranking?
Salem Church Elementary School is ranked #1607 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Salem Church Elementary School often compared to?
Salem Church Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like O.b. Gates Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Salem Church Elementary School?
574 students attend Salem Church Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Salem Church Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salem Church Elementary School?
Salem Church Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salem Church Elementary School offer ?
Salem Church Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Salem Church Elementary School part of?
Salem Church Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
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