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Salem Upper Elementary

Summary:

Salem Upper Elementary is a public elementary school serving 336 students in grades 2-5 in Salem, Missouri, which is part of the Salem R-80 school district. While the district is ranked 143 out of 386 in the state and has a 3-star rating, Salem Upper Elementary faces several challenges that set it apart from nearby schools.

One key issue is the school's consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.7% to 29.9% over the past few years - significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Wm. H. Lynch Elementary (21.1%) and Dent-Phelps Elementary (14.8%). Additionally, Salem Upper Elementary's test scores on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) are generally below the state averages, especially in mathematics and science, with only 30.3% of 5th graders proficient or better in math compared to the state average of 38.4%.

While the school ranks highly (top 15%) for low socioeconomic status students, it struggles with disabled students and white students, ranking in the bottom 10% for those subgroups. Over the past decade, Salem Upper Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined from 308 out of 1,089 Missouri elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 466 out of 906 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school is falling behind its peers. This may be due in part to the school's relatively low spending per student, between $9,152 and $9,517, compared to nearby schools like Dent-Phelps Elementary ($11,038 per student) and Wm. H. Lynch Elementary ($13,393 per student).


Detail:

Public 2-5

 1601 S Doss Rd
       Salem, MO  65560-1147

(573) 729-6642

District: Salem R-80

SchoolDigger Rank:
466th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,255 Help


Students who attend Salem Upper Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Salem Middle School
High:    Salem Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  336

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Two or more races:
3.9%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.2% Help


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Compare Details Salem Upper Elementary ranks worse than 51.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.57. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Upper Elementary is $9,255.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salem Upper Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Upper Elementary 466th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Salem Upper Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Salem R-80:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem R-80 143rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salem Upper Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Salem Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.99 418th 1074 61.1%
2007 55.20 468th 1080 56.7%
2008 42.79 704th 1084 35.1%
2009 44.01 667th 1053 36.7%
2010 50.87 569th 1066 46.6%
2011 45.52 669th 1088 38.5%
2012 54.87 530th 1085 51.2%
2013 59.61 445th 1108 59.8%
2014 67.40 308th 1089 71.7%
2015 51.18 544th 1058 48.6%
2016 37.47 593rd 865 31.4%
2017 42.75 622nd 1032 39.7%
2018 43.72 600th 1045 42.6%
2019 37.62 697th 1052 33.7%
2021 40.59 560th 901 37.8%
2022 46.93 487th 908 46.4%
2023 50.34 452nd 898 49.7%
2024 48.57 466th 906 48.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Salem Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.56 65th 107 39.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.12 213th 887 76.0%
2019 60.51 291st 907 67.9%
2021 72.01 90th 574 84.3%
2022 66.43 109th 532 79.5%
2023 78.92 61st 611 90.0%
2024 78.39 71st 625 88.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Salem Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.75 239th 302 20.9%
2021 25.62 68th 81 16.0%
2022 24.30 93rd 103 9.7%
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Rank History for White students at Salem Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.90 649th 898 27.7%
2019 23.24 771st 917 15.9%
2021 26.47 539th 691 22.0%
2022 34.28 475th 675 29.6%
2023 33.92 454th 673 32.5%
2024 33.84 460th 668 31.1%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Salem Upper Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 299 299
1992 282 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1993 280 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1994 270 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 273
1995 252 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1996 252 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1997 247 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1998 269 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1999 267 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2000 277 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2001 273 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2002 262 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2003 262 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2004 241 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 246
2005 255 3 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 264
2006 264 4 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 275
2007 261 6 2 3 5 n/a n/a 0 277
2008 330 10 2 5 7 n/a n/a 0 354
2009 355 7 4 7 6 n/a n/a 0 379
2010 338 9 4 5 4 n/a n/a 0 360
2011 299 2 1 5 7 0 14 0 328
2012 314 0 2 4 8 0 10 0 338
2013 316 1 1 3 8 0 8 0 337
2014 298 0 1 4 5 0 8 0 316
2015 285 0 1 4 2 1 8 0 301
2016 290 0 1 5 3 0 10 0 309
2017 319 1 1 5 4 0 14 0 344
2018 318 1 2 9 3 0 12 0 345
2019 316 1 1 10 2 0 15 0 345
2020 306 2 1 7 3 0 21 0 340
2021 295 2 1 9 2 3 13 0 325
2022 291 3 1 9 1 2 15 0 322
2023 307 4 2 8 1 1 13 0 336

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 Upper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 299 18.6 16.0 n/a
1992 286 18.5 15.4 n/a
1993 284 18.6 15.3 n/a
1994 273 19.0 14.4 0
1995 258 20.4 12.6 n/a
1996 258 20.4 12.6 n/a
1997 250 20.1 12.4 42
1998 271 20.1 13.5 41.3
1999 270 20.1 13.4 44.8
2000 279 20.1 13.9 48.7
2001 277 20.1 13.8 49.5
2002 265 20.6 12.9 53.2
2003 265 20.6 12.9 53.2
2004 246 20.2 12.2 60.6
2005 264 20.1 13.1 55.7
2006 275 19.9 13.8 62.2
2007 277 18.7 14.8 57.8
2008 354 26.8 13.2 58.5
2009 379 25.1 15.1 62.8
2010 360 24.3 14.7 61.1
2011 328 24.8 13.1 59.1
2012 338 25.2 13.3 61.5
2013 337 26.6 12.6 60.8
2014 316 26.1 12.0 63.6
2015 301 26.0 11.5 100
2016 309 27.0 11.4 99
2017 344 26.8 12.8 100
2018 345 27.8 12.3 100
2019 345 26.3 13.0 99.1
2020 340 26.3 12.8 99.1
2021 325 25.5 12.7 99.1
2022 322 24.5 13.1 56.8
2023 336 26.5 12.6 62.2

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 Upper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 299 18.6 16.0 n/a
1992 286 18.5 15.4 n/a
1993 284 18.6 15.3 n/a
1994 273 19.0 14.4 0
1995 258 20.4 12.6 n/a
1996 258 20.4 12.6 n/a
1997 250 20.1 12.4 42
1998 271 20.1 13.5 41.3
1999 270 20.1 13.4 44.8
2000 279 20.1 13.9 48.7
2001 277 20.1 13.8 49.5
2002 265 20.6 12.9 53.2
2003 265 20.6 12.9 53.2
2004 246 20.2 12.2 60.6
2005 264 20.1 13.1 55.7
2006 275 19.9 13.8 62.2
2007 277 18.7 14.8 57.8
2008 354 26.8 13.2 58.5
2009 379 25.1 15.1 62.8
2010 360 24.3 14.7 61.1
2011 328 24.8 13.1 59.1
2012 338 25.2 13.3 61.5
2013 337 26.6 12.6 60.8
2014 316 26.1 12.0 63.6
2015 301 26.0 11.5 100
2016 309 27.0 11.4 99
2017 344 26.8 12.8 100
2018 345 27.8 12.3 100
2019 345 26.3 13.0 99.1
2020 340 26.3 12.8 99.1
2021 325 25.5 12.7 99.1
2022 322 24.5 13.1 56.8
2023 336 26.5 12.6 62.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Salem Upper Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $307 (3.4%) $8,613 (96.5%) $8,921
2020 $974 (10.2%) $8,543 (89.8%) $9,517
2021 $1,271 (13.9%) $7,882 (86.1%) $9,152
2022 $2,557 (27.6%) $6,698 (72.4%) $9,255

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem Upper 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 697th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 452nd of 898 Elementary schools
 15.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Salem Upper Elementary)38.248.9
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Salem R-80)38.248.9
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salem Upper Elementary)3750.1
 13.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salem R-80)3750.1
 13.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Salem Upper Elementary)40.141.4
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Salem R-80)40.141.4
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Upper Elementary)45.954
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Salem R-80)45.954
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Salem Upper Elementary)30.124.3
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Salem R-80)30.124.3
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Salem Upper Elementary)45.825.7
 20.1%
   5th Grade Science (Salem R-80)45.825.7
 20.1%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Upper Elementary)39.831.1
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Salem R-80)39.831.1
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students345336
 2.6%
African American14
 300%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic108
 20%
Pacific Islander01
White316307
 2.8%
Two or More Races1513
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%62.2%
 36.9%

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

Middle : Salem Middle School
High : Salem Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 336 students attended Salem Upper Elementary.

Salem Upper Elementary ranks 466th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Salem Upper Elementary are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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