William T. Barron Elementary School

55 Butler St.
Salem, NH 03079
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William T. Barron Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in NH
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William T. Barron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

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Attribute

School Overview

William T. Barron Elementary School's student population of 377 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 Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

William T. Barron Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William T. Barron Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#137 out of 455 schools
(Top 50%)
55-59%
42%
50-54%
51%
45-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
82%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
(22-23)
8%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William T. Barron Elementary School's ranking?
William T. Barron Elementary School is ranked #137 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are William T. Barron Elementary School often compared to?
William T. Barron Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Randolph-henry High School, The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend William T. Barron Elementary School?
377 students attend William T. Barron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of William T. Barron Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William T. Barron Elementary School?
William T. Barron Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does William T. Barron Elementary School offer ?
William T. Barron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William T. Barron Elementary School part of?
William T. Barron Elementary School is part of Salem School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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