West Salem Elementary School
Tel:
(540)387-2503
- West Salem Elementary School serves 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
School Overview
- West Salem Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 426 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Salem Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Salem Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #563 out of 1,796 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 15% |
| Black | 7% | 23% |
| White | 89% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salem City Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Salem Elementary School is Salem High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Andrew Lewis Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is G.w. Carver Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem Salem High School Grades: 9-12 | 1205 students
0.3 miles
400 Spartan Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540)387-2437 0.3 9-12 1205 - Salem G.w. Carver Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 463 students
1.3 miles
6 Fourth St
Salem, VA 24153
(540)387-2492 1.3 K-5 463 - Salem South Salem Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 400 students
1.3 miles
1600 Carolyn Rd
Salem, VA 24153
(540)387-2478 1.3 K-5 400 - Salem Andrew Lewis Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 901 students
1.4 miles
616 South College Ave
Salem, VA 24153
(540)387-2513 1.4 6-8 901 - Salem Fort Lewis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 234 students
2.6 miles
3115 West Main St
Salem, VA 24153
(540)387-6594 2.6 PK-5 234
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