Bradie Shrum Elementary

Summary:

Bradie Shrum Elementary is a public elementary school in Salem, Indiana, serving 819 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Salem Community Schools district, which is ranked 250 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Bradie Shrum Elementary stands out in several ways compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.31%) than the state average and nearby schools, indicating a less diverse student population. Additionally, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.7% to 24.4% over the past 3 years, which is notably higher than the state average and most nearby schools like Vienna-Finley Elementary and West Washington Elementary. Academically, Bradie Shrum's test scores on the ILEARN assessments are generally below the state averages and the scores of nearby higher-performing schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (32.81%) and Math (47.12%) for all grades lower than the state averages.

Despite an increase in per-student spending at Bradie Shrum Elementary, from $7,854 in 2019-2020 to $10,961 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices, teacher quality, and student engagement, may be contributing to the school's challenges. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and improving academic outcomes should be key focus areas for the school and district to ensure Bradie Shrum Elementary provides a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 11101 N Shelby St
       Salem, IN  47167


(812) 833-3700

District: Salem Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
512th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,961 Help


Students who attend Bradie Shrum Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Salem Middle School
High:    Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  819

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.3%
Two or more races:
3.4%
Hispanic:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.5% Help


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Compare Details Bradie Shrum Elementary ranks worse than 50.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bradie Shrum Elementary is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare Bradie Shrum Elementary employs 58 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bradie Shrum Elementary is $10,961.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bradie Shrum Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Salem Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Community Schools 232nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bradie Shrum Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 40.29 711th 1040 31.6%
2016 36.28 768th 1046 26.6%
2017 35.77 744th 1033 28.0%
2018 43.61 665th 1027 35.2%
2019 50.35 565th 1031 45.2%
2021 38.46 657th 1016 35.3%
2022 51.54 528th 1020 48.2%
2023 57.91 445th 1016 56.2%
2024 51.28 512th 1010 49.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Bradie Shrum Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 472 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 5 478
1996 472 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 5 478
1997 456 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 7 464
1998 487 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 482 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2000 509 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2001 477 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2002 518 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2003 518 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2004 504 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2005 484 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2006 474 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2007 478 5 2 5 0 n/a n/a 1 491
2008 461 2 2 8 0 n/a n/a 4 477
2009 473 2 6 12 0 n/a n/a 5 498
2010 488 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 5 502
2011 482 4 4 8 0 0 3 0 501
2012 453 1 0 5 0 0 7 0 466
2013 432 1 1 9 0 1 3 0 447
2014 423 1 2 11 0 1 6 0 444
2015 867 2 4 12 0 1 23 0 909
2016 849 5 6 19 3 2 22 0 906
2017 812 3 6 21 1 2 17 0 862
2018 800 2 7 25 1 4 17 0 856
2019 778 4 7 24 1 4 19 0 837
2020 797 3 5 21 2 3 21 0 852
2021 754 3 5 20 1 2 24 0 809
2022 735 2 2 23 2 0 20 0 784
2023 756 2 3 26 2 2 28 0 819

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 Bradie Shrum Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 478 22.7 21.1 25.4
1996 478 22.7 21.1 25.4
1997 464 22.4 20.7 22.5
1998 488 21.9 22.3 23.8
1999 482 21.3 22.6 26.1
2000 509 24.8 20.5 27.3
2001 478 23.8 20.1 30.5
2002 519 24.8 20.9 34.9
2003 519 24.8 20.9 34.9
2004 507 24.8 20.4 37.1
2005 489 25.3 19.3 0
2006 479 25.4 18.9 36.7
2007 491 n/a n/a 42.2
2008 477 24.4 19.5 43.1
2009 498 27.4 18.2 53.5
2010 502 27.4 18.3 60
2011 501 26.8 18.6 57.9
2012 466 30.7 15.1 55.8
2013 447 26.7 16.7 55.9
2014 444 27.0 16.4 58.6
2015 909 48.0 18.9 57.2
2016 906 50.0 18.1 56.6
2017 862 47.0 18.3 55.8
2018 856 54.0 15.8 59.5
2019 837 51.8 16.1 57.5
2020 852 52.0 16.3 58.8
2021 809 54.0 14.9 58.8
2022 784 58.0 13.5 56.9
2023 819 58.0 14.1 59.5

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 Bradie Shrum Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 478 22.7 21.1 25.4
1996 478 22.7 21.1 25.4
1997 464 22.4 20.7 22.5
1998 488 21.9 22.3 23.8
1999 482 21.3 22.6 26.1
2000 509 24.8 20.5 27.3
2001 478 23.8 20.1 30.5
2002 519 24.8 20.9 34.9
2003 519 24.8 20.9 34.9
2004 507 24.8 20.4 37.1
2005 489 25.3 19.3 0
2006 479 25.4 18.9 36.7
2007 491 n/a n/a 42.2
2008 477 24.4 19.5 43.1
2009 498 27.4 18.2 53.5
2010 502 27.4 18.3 60
2011 501 26.8 18.6 57.9
2012 466 30.7 15.1 55.8
2013 447 26.7 16.7 55.9
2014 444 27.0 16.4 58.6
2015 909 48.0 18.9 57.2
2016 906 50.0 18.1 56.6
2017 862 47.0 18.3 55.8
2018 856 54.0 15.8 59.5
2019 837 51.8 16.1 57.5
2020 852 52.0 16.3 58.8
2021 809 54.0 14.9 58.8
2022 784 58.0 13.5 56.9
2023 819 58.0 14.1 59.5

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 Bradie Shrum Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $538 (6.2%) $8,108 (93.8%) $8,646
2020 $572 (7.3%) $7,281 (92.7%) $7,854
2021 $954 (9.8%) $8,793 (90.2%) $9,746
2022 $1,864 (17.0%) $9,097 (83.0%) $10,961

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bradie Shrum Elementary

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 565th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 445th of 1016 Elementary schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bradie Shrum Elementary)45.839
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salem Community Schools)45.839
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Bradie Shrum Elementary)51.147.5
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Salem Community Schools)51.147.5
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bradie Shrum Elementary)41.331.9
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Community Schools)41.331.9
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Bradie Shrum Elementary)54.241.2
 13%
   4th Grade Math (Salem Community Schools)54.241.2
 13%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Bradie Shrum Elementary)56.333.6
 22.7%
   4th Grade Science (Salem Community Schools)56.333.6
 22.7%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bradie Shrum Elementary)43.745.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Community Schools)43.745.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Bradie Shrum Elementary)37.351.5
 14.2%
   5th Grade Math (Salem Community Schools)37.351.5
 14.2%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Bradie Shrum Elementary)4659.7
 13.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Salem Community Schools)4659.7
 13.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students837819
 2.2%
African American42
 50%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic2426
 8.3%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White778756
 2.8%
Two or More Races1928
 47.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.5%59.5%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bradie Shrum Elementary

Bradie Shrum Elementary ranks 512th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Bradie Shrum Elementary are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 819 students attended Bradie Shrum Elementary.

Students who attend Bradie Shrum Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Salem Middle School
High : Salem High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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