Salem Elementary School

313 Hwy 62 E Ste 4
Salem, AR 72576
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Salem Elementary School serves 435 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Salem Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 59% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Salem Elementary School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
435 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Salem Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Salem Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 993 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
n/a
20%
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White
96%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salem Elementary School's ranking?
Salem Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Salem Elementary School?
435 students attend Salem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Salem Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Salem Elementary School offer ?
Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Salem Elementary School part of?
Salem Elementary School is part of Salem School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 59% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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