New Salem Elementary

Summary:

New Salem Elementary is a public elementary school in Marshville, North Carolina, serving 241 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Union County Public Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

New Salem Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15% of elementary schools in North Carolina, with strong academic performance on state assessments. In 2023-2024, 80% of 3rd graders, 82.9% of 4th graders, and 82.1% of 5th graders were proficient or better in mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 14.8 to 17.2 over the past three years, and its per-student spending of $10,320 in 2018-2019 was higher than nearby schools like Fairview Elementary and Marshville Elementary.

While New Salem Elementary has a predominantly White student population, the school has become more racially diverse in recent years, with the percentage of non-White students increasing from 4.85% in 2020-2021 to 10.37% in the current 2022-2023 school year. However, the school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 17.59% in 2021-2022 to 33.2% in the current school year. This trend is in contrast to the nearby schools, which have either maintained a similar racial composition or become more racially diverse over the same period.


Detail:

Public K-5

 6106 Hwy 205
       Marshville, NC  28103-9802


(704) 296-3175

District: Union County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
214th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,320 Help


Students who attend New Salem Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Piedmont Middle
High:    Piedmont High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.6%
Hispanic:
5.4%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details New Salem Elementary ranks better than 85.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 14th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details New Salem Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Union County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Salem Elementary is 17.2. 27 elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Salem Elementary is $10,320, which is the 11th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Salem Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks New Salem Elementary 214th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See New Salem Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Union County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County Public Schools 53rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Salem Elementary

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Rank History for all students at New Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 88.91 59th 1276 95.4%
2007 90.31 29th 1293 97.8%
2008 87.83 92nd 1324 93.1%
2009 87.65 80th 1354 94.1%
2010 90.48 28th 1363 97.9%
2011 88.36 62nd 1381 95.5%
2012 90.65 26th 1388 98.1%
2013 87.34 135th 1403 90.4%
2014 91.86 76th 1390 94.5%
2015 88.66 109th 1440 92.4%
2016 68.91 416th 1425 70.8%
2017 66.86 460th 1429 67.8%
2018 73.36 341st 1434 76.2%
2019 78.70 248th 1473 83.2%
2021 78.74 264th 1489 82.3%
2022 84.62 186th 1514 87.7%
2023 80.67 226th 1502 85.0%
2024 82.11 214th 1505 85.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.01 412th 1332 69.1%
2019 91.44 43rd 1361 96.8%
2021 87.40 78th 1329 94.1%
2023 50.05 724th 1437 49.6%
2024 60.29 497th 1450 65.7%
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Rank History for Female students at New Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.91 330th 1405 76.5%
2019 75.80 284th 1424 80.1%
2021 74.87 291st 1440 79.8%
2022 78.94 239th 1458 83.6%
2023 69.45 393rd 1459 73.1%
2024 77.52 248th 1455 83.0%
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Rank History for Male students at New Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.24 366th 1413 74.1%
2019 78.83 233rd 1430 83.7%
2021 79.60 246th 1444 83.0%
2022 85.28 162nd 1464 88.9%
2023 90.68 91st 1461 93.8%
2024 80.16 227th 1464 84.5%
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Rank History for White students at New Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.14 681st 1178 42.2%
2019 56.91 509th 1183 57.0%
2021 59.65 440th 1172 62.5%
2022 70.98 309th 1194 74.1%
2023 63.81 405th 1183 65.8%
2024 65.87 370th 1166 68.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for New Salem Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 199 12 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 213
1989 212 9 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 223
1990 202 8 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 212
1991 199 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1992 210 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1993 218 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1994 206 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1995 223 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1996 223 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1997 238 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1998 246 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1999 241 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2000 258 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2001 270 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2002 282 4 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2003 282 4 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2004 292 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2005 296 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2006 333 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2007 334 0 0 9 2 n/a n/a 1 346
2008 314 0 0 12 2 n/a n/a 3 331
2009 309 3 0 12 3 n/a n/a 0 327
2010 314 3 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 331
2011 312 1 0 11 2 0 0 0 326
2012 299 1 0 10 1 0 1 0 312
2013 300 0 2 10 1 0 1 0 314
2014 286 0 2 9 1 0 1 0 299
2015 284 2 3 9 0 0 2 0 300
2016 292 3 3 12 0 0 7 0 317
2017 296 5 3 11 0 0 3 0 318
2018 273 1 3 13 0 0 4 0 294
2019 237 4 0 10 0 0 3 0 254
2020 230 2 0 7 0 0 4 0 243
2021 216 3 0 7 0 0 1 0 227
2022 202 4 0 7 0 0 3 0 216
2023 216 5 0 13 0 0 7 0 241

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 New Salem Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 213 10.0 21.3 9.9
1989 223 10.0 22.3 13.5
1990 212 10.0 21.2 11.3
1991 206 10.0 20.6 11.7
1992 219 10.0 21.9 8.7
1993 222 10.0 22.2 17.1
1994 209 11.0 19.0 5.3
1995 226 10.0 22.6 12.4
1996 226 10.0 22.6 12.4
1997 238 12.0 19.8 12.6
1998 247 14.0 17.6 9.3
1999 241 14.0 17.2 13.7
2000 260 14.0 18.6 12.3
2001 275 14.0 19.6 12
2002 293 14.0 20.9 17.1
2003 293 14.0 20.9 17.1
2004 299 19.0 15.7 23.4
2005 305 19.0 16.1 19.3
2006 345 19.0 18.2 16.8
2007 346 n/a n/a 16.2
2008 331 23.4 14.1 n/a
2009 327 21.9 14.9 n/a
2010 331 19.4 17.0 23.3
2011 326 17.0 19.1 24.2
2012 312 16.5 18.9 28.2
2013 314 21.0 14.9 25.8
2014 299 20.5 14.5 27.1
2015 300 19.0 15.7 30.7
2016 317 19.0 16.6 32.8
2017 318 16.6 19.0 32.1
2018 294 15.6 18.7 27.6
2019 254 14.6 17.3 30.3
2020 243 14.6 16.5 24.3
2021 227 15.0 15.1 22.9
2022 216 14.5 14.8 17.6
2023 241 14.0 17.2 33.2

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 New Salem Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 213 10.0 21.3 9.9
1989 223 10.0 22.3 13.5
1990 212 10.0 21.2 11.3
1991 206 10.0 20.6 11.7
1992 219 10.0 21.9 8.7
1993 222 10.0 22.2 17.1
1994 209 11.0 19.0 5.3
1995 226 10.0 22.6 12.4
1996 226 10.0 22.6 12.4
1997 238 12.0 19.8 12.6
1998 247 14.0 17.6 9.3
1999 241 14.0 17.2 13.7
2000 260 14.0 18.6 12.3
2001 275 14.0 19.6 12
2002 293 14.0 20.9 17.1
2003 293 14.0 20.9 17.1
2004 299 19.0 15.7 23.4
2005 305 19.0 16.1 19.3
2006 345 19.0 18.2 16.8
2007 346 n/a n/a 16.2
2008 331 23.4 14.1 n/a
2009 327 21.9 14.9 n/a
2010 331 19.4 17.0 23.3
2011 326 17.0 19.1 24.2
2012 312 16.5 18.9 28.2
2013 314 21.0 14.9 25.8
2014 299 20.5 14.5 27.1
2015 300 19.0 15.7 30.7
2016 317 19.0 16.6 32.8
2017 318 16.6 19.0 32.1
2018 294 15.6 18.7 27.6
2019 254 14.6 17.3 30.3
2020 243 14.6 16.5 24.3
2021 227 15.0 15.1 22.9
2022 216 14.5 14.8 17.6
2023 241 14.0 17.2 33.2

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 New Salem Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $659 (6.4%) $9,661 (93.6%) $10,320

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Salem Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 248th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 226th of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Salem Elementary)8278
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)77.477
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (New Salem Elementary)7463.4
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)67.559.9
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Salem Elementary)62.966.7
 3.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)75.375.7
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (New Salem Elementary)65.766.7
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)72.668.3
 4.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Salem Elementary)7691.2
 15.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)77.875.6
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (New Salem Elementary)7258.8
 13.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)69.761.6
 8.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (New Salem Elementary)78.473.5
 4.9%
   5th Grade Science (Union County Public Schools)84.978.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students254241
 5.1%
African American45
 25%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1013
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White237216
 8.9%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.3%33.2%
 2.9%


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

Middle : Piedmont Middle
High : Piedmont High

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended New Salem Elementary.

Students at New Salem Elementary are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

New Salem Elementary ranks 214th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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