South Salem Elementary School
Tel:
(516)767-5400
- South Salem Elementary School serves 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 56%.
School Overview
- South Salem Elementary School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 437 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Salem Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Salem Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1272 out of 4,239 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 67% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Port Washington Union Free School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Salem Elementary School is Paul D Schreiber Senior High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Port Washington Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1212 students
0.6 miles
Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516)767-5505 0.6 6-8 1212 - Port Washington Paul D Schreiber Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1628 students
0.9 miles
101 Campus Dr
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516)767-5805 0.9 9-12 1628 - Manhasset Munsey Park Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 874 students
1.7 miles
1 Hunt Ln
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516)267-7400 1.7 K-6 874 - Glen Head Glenwood Landing Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 413 students
2.1 miles
60 Cody Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516)277-7601 2.1 K-5 413 - Manhasset Manhasset Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 538 students
2.2 miles
200 Memorial Pl
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516)267-7500 2.2 7-8 538
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