Western Salisbury Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Western Salisbury Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(18-19)
60-64%
45%
(18-19)
70-74%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
3%
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)
8%
12%
Black
(19-20)
5%
15%
White
(19-20)
75%
65%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
9%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
16%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Western Salisbury Elementary School?
259 students attend Western Salisbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Western Salisbury Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Western Salisbury Elementary School offer ?
Western Salisbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Western Salisbury Elementary School part of?
Western Salisbury Elementary School is part of Salisbury Township School District.

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