Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salem 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 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 76% 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: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Salem Elementary serves the northeast part of Fredericksburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families in the zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salem Elementary School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
573 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Salem 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 Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1394 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
38%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
24%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem Elementary School's ranking?
Salem Elementary School is ranked #1394 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Salem Elementary School often compared to?
Salem Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Livingston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Salem Elementary School?
573 students attend Salem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Salem Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salem Elementary School offer ?
Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Salem Elementary School part of?
Salem Elementary School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.
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