Bradie Shrum Elementary

Q: Is Bradie Shrum Elementary a good school?

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

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:
512^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,961

Students who attend Bradie Shrum Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Salem Middle School
High:	Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 782

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.8%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bradie Shrum Elementary ranks worse than 50.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.28. (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 Racial makeup is: White (92.8%), two or more races (3.5%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bradie Shrum Elementary is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Bradie Shrum Elementary employs 56 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 232^nd 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
2015	40.29	711^th	1040	31.6%
2016	36.28	768^th	1046	26.6%
2017	35.77	744^th	1033	28.0%
2018	43.61	665^th	1027	35.2%
2019	50.35	565^th	1031	45.2%
2021	38.46	657^th	1016	35.3%
2022	51.54	528^th	1020	48.2%
2023	57.91	445^th	1016	56.2%
2024	51.28	512^th	1010	49.3%

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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 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
2024	726	3	2	21	2	1	27	0	782

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
2024	782	56.0	13.9	57.9

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
2024	782	56.0	13.9	57.9

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 565^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 445^th 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)	45.8	39	6.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salem Community Schools)	45.8	39	6.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Bradie Shrum Elementary)	51.1	47.5	3.6%
3rd Grade Math (Salem Community Schools)	51.1	47.5	3.6%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bradie Shrum Elementary)	41.3	31.9	9.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Community Schools)	41.3	31.9	9.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Bradie Shrum Elementary)	54.2	41.2	13%
4th Grade Math (Salem Community Schools)	54.2	41.2	13%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Bradie Shrum Elementary)	56.3	33.6	22.7%
4th Grade Science (Salem Community Schools)	56.3	33.6	22.7%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bradie Shrum Elementary)	43.7	45.4	1.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Community Schools)	43.7	45.4	1.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Bradie Shrum Elementary)	37.3	51.5	14.2%
5th Grade Math (Salem Community Schools)	37.3	51.5	14.2%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Bradie Shrum Elementary)	46	59.7	13.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Salem Community Schools)	46	59.7	13.7%
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	837	819	2.2%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	7	3	57.1%
Hispanic	24	26	8.3%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	778	756	2.8%
Two or More Races	19	28	47.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.5%	59.5%	2%

Schools Near Bradie Shrum Elementary

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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
Bradie Shrum Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11101 N Shelby St	Salem	47167	Washington County	Salem Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 833-3700	782	56	13.9	57.9%	726 (92.8%)	3 (0.4%)	21 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.5%)	51.3	512^th of 1010 public elementary schools	49.3%		57.9	445^th of 1016 public elementary schools	56.2%	67	30.8	31.1	36.5		32.8	47.5	48.2	45.7		47.1	44.1	$10,961	$1,864	$9,097
West Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8030 W Batt Rd	Campbellsburg	47108	Washington County	West Washington School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 755-4934	532	34	15.6	52.3%	514 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.1%)	92.7	50^th of 1010 public elementary schools	95.0%		82.8	152^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	85.0%	102	65.1	68.0	67.8	71.0	68.0	71.4	62.7	81.4	71.0	71.0	64.4	$11,559	$1,398	$10,161
East Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1020 N Eastern School Rd	Pekin	47165	Washington County	East Washington School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 967-2929	532	28	19.3	43.8%	501 (94.2%)	5 (0.9%)	17 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	67.3	323^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	68.0%		64.1	365^th of 1016 public elementary schools	64.1%	42	41.6	53.3			47.6	46.5	64.8			55.8		$10,226	$2,028	$8,198
William W Borden Elementary School	Public	K-6	303 West St	Borden	47106	Clark County	Borden-Henryville School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(812) 967-2548	332	23	14.4	44.0%	290 (87.3%)	7 (2.1%)	14 (4.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	71.1	284^th of 1010 public elementary schools	71.9%		61.9	392^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	61.4%	108	46.2	65.0	39.6	61.2	52.5	69.2	85.0	32.1	61.2	59.7	26.4	$11,349	$1,090	$10,259
Medora STEM Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	82 S George	Medora	47260	Jackson County	Medora Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 966-2201	100	7	15.3	59.0%	92 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	44.5	584^th of 1010 public elementary schools	42.2%		27.2	756^th of 1016 public elementary schools	25.6%	172		28.6	46.2		38.2		35.7	46.2		41.2	23.1	$15,078	$6,135	$8,942
Morgan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12225 Hwy 135 NE	Palmyra	47164	Harrison County	North Harrison Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 364-6138	422	22	19.1	60.0%	407 (96.4%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.7%)	70.8	287^th of 1010 public elementary schools	71.6%		74.5	237^th of 1016 public elementary schools	76.7%	50	42.0	45.8	37.3		41.7	73.9	62.7	57.6		65.2	40.7	$9,402	$1,168	$8,234
Greenville Elementary School	Public	K-4	7025 Cross St	Greenville	47124	Floyd County	New Albany-Floyd County Con School	No	No	No	No	(812) 923-8231	499	28	18.1	14.8%	458 (91.8%)	3 (0.6%)	11 (2.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.2%)	97.2	13^th of 1010 public elementary schools	98.7%		96.4	16^th of 1016 public elementary schools	98.4%	3	74.6	76.7			75.6	89.3	80.2			84.9		$8,587	$858	$7,729
Brownstown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	612 S Base Rd	Brownstown	47220	Jackson County	Brownstown County Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 358-3680	636	38	16.5	54.4%	599 (94.2%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	40.8	621^st of 1010 public elementary schools	38.5%		44.6	590^th of 1016 public elementary schools	41.9%	31	35.6	22.1	38.0		31.6	55.2	26.9	28.0		35.7	39.0	$9,133	$916	$8,217
Early Learning Academy	Public	PK	500 S. Gardner St.	Scottsburg	47170	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(812) 752-8921	101	5	20.2	44.6%	93 (92.1%)	2 (2.0%)	5 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)
Scottsburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	49 N Hyland St	Scottsburg	47170	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 752-8922	467	29	15.9	72.4%	421 (90.1%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (6.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.4%)	56.6	451^st of 1010 public elementary schools	55.3%		50.8	533^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	47.5%	82	32.9	47.3	43.9		40.9	39.0	53.4	47.4		46.2	42.1	$11,175	$2,059	$9,116

Frequently Asked Questions about Bradie Shrum Elementary

How many students attend Bradie Shrum Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 782 students attended Bradie Shrum Elementary.

Is Bradie Shrum Elementary a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Bradie Shrum Elementary?

Students at Bradie Shrum Elementary are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Bradie Shrum Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Salem Middle School
High : Salem High School

What district is Bradie Shrum Elementary in?

Salem Community Schools

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