North Salem Elementary School

Summary:

North Salem Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 207 students in grades PK-5 in the town of North Salem, Indiana, which is part of the highly-ranked North West Hendricks Schools district.

North Salem Elementary School consistently performs at a high academic level, with 66.37% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 74.34% proficient or better in Math on the latest ILEARN assessments, outpacing both district and state averages. The school also maintains low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.1% to 5.0% over the past three years, which is lower than the state average and many nearby schools. Additionally, North Salem Elementary spends $11,497 per student, higher than the national average, which may contribute to its strong performance. The school's student-teacher ratio is also low, ranging from 12.9 to 13.6 over the past three years, allowing for more individualized attention.

Compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Pittsboro Primary School and Pittsboro Elementary School, North Salem Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic achievement, low absenteeism, and higher per-student funding. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, at over 95%, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in many nearby schools, an area the district may want to explore further. Overall, North Salem Elementary School is a model of success, providing a high-quality education to its students and serving as a benchmark for other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7027 N Sr 75
North Salem, IN 46165

(317) 994-3000

District: North West Hendricks Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
45^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,225

Students who attend North Salem Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tri-West Middle School
High:	Tri-West Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 230

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Salem Elementary School ranks better than 95.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.42. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details North Salem Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the North West Hendricks Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), Hispanic (2.2%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the North West Hendricks Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Salem Elementary School is 14.8, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the North West Hendricks Schools District! (See more...)

Compare North Salem Elementary School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Salem Elementary School is $11,225, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the North West Hendricks Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

North West Hendricks Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North West Hendricks Schools 8^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Salem Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	88.05	50^th	959	94.8%
2006	80.42	129^th	961	86.6%
2007	73.11	218^th	985	77.9%
2008	79.12	143^rd	996	85.6%
2009	81.56	122^nd	1003	87.8%
2010	92.23	12^th	1009	98.8%
2011	88.77	26^th	1025	97.5%
2012	89.30	21^st	1015	97.9%
2013	86.44	47^th	1035	95.5%
2014	84.73	57^th	1036	94.5%
2015	85.24	91^st	1040	91.3%
2016	89.85	34^th	1046	96.7%
2017	90.74	32^nd	1033	96.9%
2018	91.19	41^st	1027	96.0%
2019	94.77	19^th	1031	98.2%
2021	92.00	55^th	1016	94.6%
2022	92.13	48^th	1020	95.3%
2023	93.21	43^rd	1016	95.8%
2024	93.42	45^th	1010	95.5%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Salem Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	325	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1989	311	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
1990	334	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
1991	316	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
1992	286	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
1993	270	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
1994	256	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
1995	283	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1996	283	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1997	299	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	303
1998	317	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1999	339	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2000	349	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
2001	351	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	356
2002	344	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	348
2003	344	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	348
2004	269	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	271
2005	263	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2006	251	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2007	248	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2008	246	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	3	251
2009	245	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	3	251
2010	265	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	2	271
2011	239	0	0	1	2	0	3	0	245
2012	231	0	1	2	3	0	6	0	243
2013	233	3	0	2	0	0	3	0	241
2014	229	0	0	6	1	0	5	0	241
2015	241	1	0	2	1	0	3	0	248
2016	221	0	0	2	1	0	6	0	230
2017	234	0	0	2	1	0	4	0	241
2018	245	0	1	2	1	0	5	0	254
2019	229	1	1	2	1	0	3	0	237
2020	200	0	0	1	1	0	3	0	205
2021	207	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	213
2022	225	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	229
2023	198	1	1	5	0	0	2	0	207
2024	218	1	1	5	0	0	5	0	230

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 North Salem Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	329	18.3	17.9	6.1
1989	316	19.3	16.3	7.6
1990	341	19.3	17.6	6.5
1991	323	19.3	16.7	6.2
1992	292	18.3	15.9	7.9
1993	277	17.7	15.6	7.9
1994	258	17.4	14.8	8.1
1995	286	16.4	17.4	7.3
1996	286	16.4	17.4	7.3
1997	303	17.3	17.5	6.3
1998	321	18.3	17.5	8.1
1999	345	20.0	17.3	13
2000	353	21.0	16.8	13.9
2001	356	20.9	17.0	19.1
2002	348	21.8	16.0	17.5
2003	348	21.8	16.0	17.5
2004	271	19.8	13.7	24
2005	263	20.3	13.0	25.1
2006	252	18.3	13.8	23
2007	249	n/a	n/a	19.3
2008	251	17.0	14.8	19.8
2009	251	17.0	14.8	20.6
2010	271	16.0	16.9	25.7
2011	245	13.5	18.1	26.9
2012	243	16.0	15.1	29.2
2013	241	13.0	18.5	29
2014	241	14.5	16.6	27.4
2015	248	14.0	17.7	23.4
2016	230	16.0	14.3	28.7
2017	241	14.7	16.3	27
2018	254	16.4	15.4	29.9
2019	237	14.5	16.2	24.1
2020	205	15.6	13.0	23.9
2021	213	15.6	13.6	27.2
2022	229	17.3	13.2	21.8
2023	207	16.0	12.9	26.1
2024	230	15.5	14.8	21.7

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 North Salem Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	329	18.3	17.9	6.1
1989	316	19.3	16.3	7.6
1990	341	19.3	17.6	6.5
1991	323	19.3	16.7	6.2
1992	292	18.3	15.9	7.9
1993	277	17.7	15.6	7.9
1994	258	17.4	14.8	8.1
1995	286	16.4	17.4	7.3
1996	286	16.4	17.4	7.3
1997	303	17.3	17.5	6.3
1998	321	18.3	17.5	8.1
1999	345	20.0	17.3	13
2000	353	21.0	16.8	13.9
2001	356	20.9	17.0	19.1
2002	348	21.8	16.0	17.5
2003	348	21.8	16.0	17.5
2004	271	19.8	13.7	24
2005	263	20.3	13.0	25.1
2006	252	18.3	13.8	23
2007	249	n/a	n/a	19.3
2008	251	17.0	14.8	19.8
2009	251	17.0	14.8	20.6
2010	271	16.0	16.9	25.7
2011	245	13.5	18.1	26.9
2012	243	16.0	15.1	29.2
2013	241	13.0	18.5	29
2014	241	14.5	16.6	27.4
2015	248	14.0	17.7	23.4
2016	230	16.0	14.3	28.7
2017	241	14.7	16.3	27
2018	254	16.4	15.4	29.9
2019	237	14.5	16.2	24.1
2020	205	15.6	13.0	23.9
2021	213	15.6	13.6	27.2
2022	229	17.3	13.2	21.8
2023	207	16.0	12.9	26.1
2024	230	15.5	14.8	21.7

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 North Salem Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$796 (8.4%)	$8,635 (91.6%)	$9,430
2020	$886 (7.9%)	$10,332 (92.1%)	$11,218
2021	$1,206 (10.5%)	$10,291 (89.5%)	$11,497
2022	$755 (6.7%)	$10,470 (93.3%)	$11,224

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Salem Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 19^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 43^rd of 1016 Elementary schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Salem Elementary School)	77.4	74.2	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North West Hendricks Schools)	67.2	73.5	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (North Salem Elementary School)	87.1	90.3	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (North West Hendricks Schools)	85.2	87.7	2.5%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Salem Elementary School)	72.5	77.8	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North West Hendricks Schools)	68.7	71.3	2.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (North Salem Elementary School)	77.5	77.8	0.3%
4th Grade Math (North West Hendricks Schools)	74	72.1	1.9%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (North Salem Elementary School)	70	63.9	6.1%
4th Grade Science (North West Hendricks Schools)	74	72.1	1.9%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Salem Elementary School)	77.8	58.8	19%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North West Hendricks Schools)	66.1	64.1	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (North Salem Elementary School)	93.3	61.8	31.5%
5th Grade Math (North West Hendricks Schools)	72.6	74.5	1.9%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (North Salem Elementary School)	77.8	58.8	19%
5th Grade Social Studies (North West Hendricks Schools)	62.9	59.5	3.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	237	207	12.7%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	229	198	13.5%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.1%	26.1%	2%

Schools Near North Salem Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Salem Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7027 N Sr 75	North Salem	46165	Hendricks County	North West Hendricks Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 994-3000	230	16	14.8	21.7%	218 (94.8%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	93.4	45^th of 1010 public elementary schools	95.5%		93.2	43^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	95.8%	2	65.1	75.0	60.5		66.4	74.4	71.9	76.3		74.3	68.4	$11,225	$755	$10,470
Granville Wells Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5046 S Sr 75	Jamestown	46147	Boone County	Western Boone County Com School District	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 485-6311	370	26	14.5	39.2%	343 (92.7%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	82.9	156^th of 1010 public elementary schools	84.6%		86.1	111^th of 1016 public elementary schools	89.1%	45	47.3	71.1	57.7	54.0	56.9	56.4	75.6	67.3	48.0	61.4	51.9	$9,765	$1,155	$8,610
Roachdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	305 S Indiana	Roachdale	46172	Putnam County	North Putnam Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 522-1732	210	15	14.2	41.9%	202 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	71.4	280^th of 1010 public elementary schools	72.3%		67.6	332^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	67.3%	52	51.6	47.4	54.2		50.5	74.2	50.0	37.5		54.8	45.8	$10,731	$936	$9,795
North Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	398 Urban St	Danville	46122	Hendricks County	Danville Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 745-2610	607	38	16.1	37.1%	513 (84.5%)	36 (5.9%)	24 (4.0%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.3%)								(n/a)												$11,453	$558	$10,896
Ladoga Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	418 E Taylor St	Ladoga	47954	Montgomery County	South Montgomery Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 942-2203	157	10	15.7	49.7%	144 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.5%)	86.7	107^th of 1010 public elementary schools	89.4%		92.8	48^th of 1016 public elementary schools	95.3%	59	40.7	69.2	77.3		61.3	66.7	88.5	81.8		78.7	50.0	$12,470	$1,447	$11,023
Pittsboro Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	540 Osborne St	Pittsboro	46167	Hendricks County	North West Hendricks Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 994-2100	364	23	15.8	28.8%	301 (82.7%)	25 (6.9%)	16 (4.4%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)								(n/a)												$10,009	$351	$9,658
Pittsboro Elementary School	Public	3-5	206 N Meridian St	Pittsboro	46167	Hendricks County	North West Hendricks Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 994-2000	311	18	17.7	24.1%	261 (83.9%)	25 (8.0%)	13 (4.2%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	93.9	42^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	95.8%		94.5	30^th of 1016 public elementary schools	97.0%	12	71.1	78.4	73.7		74.6	78.4	77.5	71.6		75.9	51.6	$11,022	$479	$10,543
South Elementary School	Public	3-4	1375 W Lincoln St	Danville	46122	Hendricks County	Danville Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 745-2131	408	20	20.4	32.4%	340 (83.3%)	28 (6.9%)	17 (4.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.4%)	75.7	228^th of 1010 public elementary schools	77.4%		73.7	251^st of 1016 public elementary schools	75.3%	23	46.8	56.4			51.3	63.0	58.4			60.8		$8,669	$378	$8,291
Walnut Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	Rd 775 E	New Ross	47968	Montgomery County	South Montgomery Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 362-0542	174	13	13.3	40.2%	165 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	68.7	311^th of 1010 public elementary schools	69.2%		80.4	179^th of 1016 public elementary schools	82.4%	132	40.0	35.3	42.4		40.0	72.0	58.8	69.7		68.0	36.4	$9,632	$1,569	$8,063
Bainbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	412 S Washington	Bainbridge	46105	Putnam County	North Putnam Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 522-6233	445	27	16.6	0.7%	425 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	58.3	431^st of 1010 public elementary schools	57.3%		68.3	320^th of 1016 public elementary schools	68.5%	111	44.6	36.2	42.1		40.8	66.1	47.8	31.6		46.8	43.4	$10,153	$1,113	$9,040

Frequently Asked Questions about North Salem Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of North Salem Elementary School?

Students at North Salem Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is North Salem Elementary School in?

North West Hendricks Schools

How many students attend North Salem Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 230 students attended North Salem Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of North Salem Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Tri-West Middle School
High : Tri-West Senior High School

Is North Salem Elementary School a good school?

Yes! North Salem Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 45^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools.

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