Salem Elementary School

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Salem Elementary School ranks 85 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Salem Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Salem, Arkansas, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 451 students. The school is part of the Salem School District, which is ranked 13 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Salem Elementary School has a strong academic performance history, ranking in the top 20% of Arkansas elementary schools for several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 85 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates across all subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 44.8% to 50.4% compared to the state averages of 33.8% to 37.8%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.8 to 16.2 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, Salem Elementary School continues to excel academically, suggesting that the school is effectively addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population. When compared to the nearby schools, such as Melbourne Elementary School and Viola Elementary School, Salem Elementary School stands out in terms of its academic performance, student-teacher ratio, and per-student spending, making it a standout in the region.

Detail:

Public K-6

313 Hwy 62 E Ste 4
Salem, AR 72576

(870) 895-2456

District: Salem School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
85^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,747

Students who attend Salem Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 451

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.2%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salem Elementary School ranks better than 82.9% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.2%), two or more races (2.7%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School is 15.1. (See more...)

Compare Salem Elementary School employs 29.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Elementary School is $7,747.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Salem Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Salem School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem School District 13^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Salem Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	94.43	5^th	411	98.8%
2006	86.92	24^th	402	94.0%
2007	85.17	27^th	440	93.9%
2008	81.92	47^th	439	89.3%
2009	88.28	16^th	445	96.4%
2010	84.68	32^nd	457	93.0%
2011	84.52	31^st	471	93.4%
2012	85.39	20^th	468	95.7%
2013	87.82	13^th	476	97.3%
2014	90.85	10^th	471	97.9%
2015	95.81	9^th	466	98.1%
2016	92.73	12^th	494	97.6%
2017	92.30	14^th	485	97.1%
2018	87.87	40^th	480	91.7%
2019	85.31	46^th	488	90.6%
2021	82.79	61^st	496	87.7%
2022	72.39	119^th	487	75.6%
2023	74.86	118^th	492	76.0%
2024	79.05	85^th	497	82.9%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Salem Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	401	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	401
1989	378	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	378
1990	375	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	376
1991	377	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	378
1992	365	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	370
1993	392	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	394
1994	400	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	407
1995	415	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	419
1996	415	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	419
1997	388	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	392
1998	403	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	406
1999	391	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	394
2000	382	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	384
2001	369	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	369
2002	357	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	362
2003	357	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	362
2004	353	6	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	362
2005	357	6	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	368
2006	370	5	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	380
2007	391	3	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	402
2008	406	4	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	418
2009	370	5	2	9	2	n/a	n/a	388
2010	384	2	2	6	2	0	8	404
2011	358	3	2	7	2	0	16	388
2012	346	4	1	8	0	0	20	379
2013	357	3	1	12	2	0	15	390
2014	385	4	0	23	1	0	16	429
2015	382	1	0	18	2	0	18	421
2016	395	0	1	19	3	0	16	434
2017	415	1	0	13	2	0	16	447
2018	416	0	0	13	2	0	17	448
2019	435	0	0	12	2	0	17	466
2020	421	1	0	9	0	0	11	442
2021	410	0	0	5	0	0	12	427
2022	418	0	0	5	0	0	12	435
2023	434	1	0	4	0	0	12	451

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salem Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	401	19.5	20.5	n/a
1989	378	24.0	15.7	n/a
1990	376	23.0	16.3	41.8
1991	378	23.0	16.4	46
1992	370	24.4	15.1	44.1
1993	394	27.6	14.3	46.7
1994	407	23.5	17.3	47.9
1995	419	24.6	17.0	45.6
1996	419	24.6	17.0	45.6
1997	392	24.3	16.1	41.6
1998	406	24.3	16.7	45.8
1999	394	22.1	17.8	55.1
2000	384	29.0	13.2	53.4
2001	369	27.0	13.7	51.5
2002	362	26.0	13.9	56.4
2003	362	26.0	13.9	56.4
2004	362	28.0	12.9	60.2
2005	368	30.0	12.3	61.4
2006	380	27.0	14.1	62.4
2007	402	30.0	13.4	68.4
2008	418	30.0	13.9	63.2
2009	388	30.0	12.9	61.6
2010	404	32.7	13.4	65.3
2011	388	27.2	14.2	65.2
2012	379	27.0	13.9	65.4
2013	390	27.0	14.4	67.2
2014	429	29.3	14.6	66.7
2015	421	28.0	15.0	65.1
2016	434	30.0	14.4	68.9
2017	447	29.7	15.0	27.5
2018	448	28.6	15.6	36.2
2019	466	27.4	16.9	67
2020	442	27.0	16.3	67.6
2021	427	26.3	16.2	68.9
2022	435	29.3	14.8	72.2
2023	451	29.7	15.1	66.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Salem Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	401	19.5	20.5	n/a
1989	378	24.0	15.7	n/a
1990	376	23.0	16.3	41.8
1991	378	23.0	16.4	46
1992	370	24.4	15.1	44.1
1993	394	27.6	14.3	46.7
1994	407	23.5	17.3	47.9
1995	419	24.6	17.0	45.6
1996	419	24.6	17.0	45.6
1997	392	24.3	16.1	41.6
1998	406	24.3	16.7	45.8
1999	394	22.1	17.8	55.1
2000	384	29.0	13.2	53.4
2001	369	27.0	13.7	51.5
2002	362	26.0	13.9	56.4
2003	362	26.0	13.9	56.4
2004	362	28.0	12.9	60.2
2005	368	30.0	12.3	61.4
2006	380	27.0	14.1	62.4
2007	402	30.0	13.4	68.4
2008	418	30.0	13.9	63.2
2009	388	30.0	12.9	61.6
2010	404	32.7	13.4	65.3
2011	388	27.2	14.2	65.2
2012	379	27.0	13.9	65.4
2013	390	27.0	14.4	67.2
2014	429	29.3	14.6	66.7
2015	421	28.0	15.0	65.1
2016	434	30.0	14.4	68.9
2017	447	29.7	15.0	27.5
2018	448	28.6	15.6	36.2
2019	466	27.4	16.9	67
2020	442	27.0	16.3	67.6
2021	427	26.3	16.2	68.9
2022	435	29.3	14.8	72.2
2023	451	29.7	15.1	66.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Salem Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,120 (14.5%)	$6,627 (85.5%)	$7,747

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 46^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 118^th of 492 Elementary schools	14.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Salem Elementary School)	84.5	73.4	11.1%
3rd Grade English (Salem School District)	84.5	73.4	11.1%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Salem Elementary School)	74.7	73.4	1.3%
3rd Grade Math (Salem School District)	74.7	73.4	1.3%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Salem Elementary School)	47.9	45.3	2.6%
3rd Grade Science (Salem School District)	47.9	45.3	2.6%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Salem Elementary School)	42.2	32.9	9.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Salem School District)	42.2	32.9	9.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Salem Elementary School)	83	63.8	19.2%
4th Grade English (Salem School District)	83	63.8	19.2%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Salem Elementary School)	64.5	48.3	16.2%
4th Grade Math (Salem School District)	64.5	48.3	16.2%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Salem Elementary School)	54.3	25.8	28.5%
4th Grade Science (Salem School District)	54.3	25.8	28.5%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Salem Elementary School)	40.6	36.2	4.4%
4th Grade Reading (Salem School District)	40.6	36.2	4.4%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Salem Elementary School)	95.3	86.5	8.8%
5th Grade English (Salem School District)	95.3	86.5	8.8%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Salem Elementary School)	84.5	63.4	21.1%
5th Grade Math (Salem School District)	84.5	63.4	21.1%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Salem Elementary School)	71.5	57.7	13.8%
5th Grade Science (Salem School District)	71.5	57.7	13.8%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Salem Elementary School)	66.7	52	14.7%
5th Grade Reading (Salem School District)	66.7	52	14.7%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Salem Elementary School)	92.2	83.3	8.9%
6th Grade English (Salem School District)	92.2	83.3	8.9%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Salem Elementary School)	81.2	60.6	20.6%
6th Grade Math (Salem School District)	81.2	60.6	20.6%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Salem Elementary School)	76.6	60.6	16%
6th Grade Science (Salem School District)	76.6	60.6	16%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Salem Elementary School)	70.3	59.1	11.2%
6th Grade Reading (Salem School District)	70.3	59.1	11.2%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	466	451	3.2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	12	4	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	435	434	0.2%
Two or More Races	17	12	29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67%	66.1%	0.9%

Schools Near Salem Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salem Elementary School	Public	K-6	313 Hwy 62 E Ste 4	Salem	72576	Fulton County	Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 895-2456	451	30	15.1	66.1%	434 (96.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	79.1	85^th of 497 public elementary schools	82.9%		74.9	118^th of 492 public elementary schools	76.0%	33	53.6	46.8	36.1	42.3	45.1	47.9	46.9	39.3	44.2	44.8	46.5	50.0	54.1	52.0	50.4	60.6	45.3	47.5	46.2	50.4	$7,747	$1,120	$6,627
Viola Elementary School	Public	K-6	314 Longhorn Dr	Viola	72583	Fulton County	Viola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 458-2511	210	18	11.4	77.6%	208 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	83.9	58^th of 497 public elementary schools	88.3%		72.3	133^rd of 492 public elementary schools	73.0%	75	50.0	57.2	46.7	48.1	50.0	50.0	66.6	50.0	55.5	54.9	50.0	52.3	43.3	40.7	46.1	58.4	66.7	43.3	48.1	53.0	$9,935	$1,386	$8,549
Izard County Cons. Elementary School	Public	K-4	HWY 56 W and Co Rd 25	Brockwell	72584	Izard County	Izard County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 322-7229	270	18	14.9	73.3%	254 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	38	330^th of 497 public elementary schools	33.6%		52.6	251^st of 492 public elementary schools	49.0%	79	13.0	40.0			27.1	13.0	40.0			27.1	13.1	38.0			26.1	10.9	46.0			29.1	$10,330	$2,305	$8,026
Cherokee Elementary School	Public	K-4	Hwy 175 Spur	Hardy	72542	Sharp County	Highland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 257-3118	594	42	14.0	100.0%	574 (96.6%)	12 (2.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.8	115^th of 497 public elementary schools	76.9%		60.5	204^th of 492 public elementary schools	58.5%	89	40.7	47.7			44.5	41.8	47.7			45.0	46.2	54.0			50.5	40.7	42.3			41.6	$8,116	$1,329	$6,787
Mammoth Spring Elementary School	Public	K-6	410 Goldsmith Ave	Mammoth Spring	72554	Fulton County	Mammoth Spring School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 625-7213	285	21	13.2	100.0%	283 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	57.9	219^th of 497 public elementary schools	55.9%		54.5	238^th of 492 public elementary schools	51.6%	19	28.6	32.5	40.0	37.0	34.0	35.7	32.5	40.0	33.3	35.4	45.2	40.0	34.3	51.8	42.4	42.9	35.0	34.3	44.4	38.9	$10,490	$2,216	$8,274
Melbourne Elementary School	Public	K-6	303 School Dr	Melbourne	72556	Izard County	Melbourne School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 368-4500	481	42	11.5	44.5%	458 (95.2%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.9%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	77	97^th of 497 public elementary schools	80.5%		67.7	157^th of 492 public elementary schools	68.1%	60	38.8	41.3	38.6	51.7	42.5	40.9	41.4	37.1	53.6	42.9	59.2	36.2	50.0	67.8	52.7	61.2	48.3	45.7	60.7	53.2	$9,117	$2,439	$6,679

Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Salem Elementary School?

Students at Salem Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Salem Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Salem Elementary School.

Is Salem Elementary School a good school?

Salem Elementary School ranks 85^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Salem Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Salem Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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What district is Salem Elementary School in?

Salem School District

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