Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (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 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Salem Elementary serves the northwest part of Virginia Beach, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Salem Elementary School's student population of 541 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
541 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Salem Elementary School ranks within the top 30% 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 0.79, 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
#479 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
24%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
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)14.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
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 #479 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Salem Elementary School often compared to?
Salem Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosemont Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Salem Elementary School?
541 students attend Salem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Salem Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than 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 Virginia Beach City School District.
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