Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salem Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salem Hills Elementary School's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Rankings
Salem Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Hills Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
30%
12%
Black
17%
12%
White
36%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Salem Hills Elementary School is ranked #789 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Salem Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Salem Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Bend Elementary School, Hilltop Elementary School, Somerset Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Salem Hills Elementary School?
281 students attend Salem Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Salem Hills Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salem Hills Elementary School?
Salem Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Salem Hills Elementary School offer ?
Salem Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem Hills Elementary School part of?
Salem Hills Elementary School is part of Inver Grove Heights Schools.
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