Is North Salem Elementary School a good school?

North Salem Elementary School ranks 68 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Salem Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 366 students attended North Salem Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of North Salem Elementary School?

Students at North Salem Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of North Salem Elementary School attend?

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

North Salem Elementary School

Summary:

North Salem Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 366 students in grades K-5 in Salem, New Hampshire, which is part of the Salem School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic proficiency, ranking in the top 25-30% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

North Salem Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with 64% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 60% proficient or better in reading, compared to 45% and 56% respectively for the Salem School District, and 41% and 53% statewide. The school's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking of 68th out of 234 elementary schools in New Hampshire further demonstrate its excellence. North Salem Elementary also shows particularly strong performance among male students and White students, ranking in the top 25% and top 35% of state elementary schools in these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools in the Derry Cooperative School District, Timberlane Regional School District, and other surrounding districts, North Salem Elementary stands out with its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.8 to 14.6 students per teacher, and its low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, between 7.38% and 13.28%. These factors likely contribute to the school's academic success and could serve as a model for other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public K-5

140 Zion Hill Rd.
Salem, NH 03079-1520

(603) 893-7062

District: Salem School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
68^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,501

Students who attend North Salem Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Woodbury School
High:	Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 366

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Salem Elementary School ranks better than 70.9% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Salem School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.42. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Salem School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Salem Elementary School is 14.4. 3 elementary schools in the Salem School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Salem Elementary School employs 25.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Salem Elementary School is $16,501. 3 elementary schools in the Salem School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Salem Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Salem Elementary School 68^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See North Salem Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Salem School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem School District 73^rd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Salem Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Salem Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	82.24	31^st	238	87.0%
2007	82.15	29^th	237	87.8%
2008	83.63	24^th	236	89.8%
2009	62.80	92^nd	240	61.7%
2010	60.50	102^nd	242	57.9%
2011	73.72	55^th	237	76.8%
2012	75.25	45^th	241	81.3%
2013	66.23	77^th	241	68.0%
2014	68.39	68^th	242	71.9%
2015	68.13	57^th	206	72.3%
2016	76.54	44^th	244	82.0%
2017	72.45	57^th	229	75.1%
2018	76.12	36^th	231	84.4%
2019	70.57	55^th	231	76.2%
2021	68.21	56^th	211	73.5%
2022	74.55	46^th	233	80.3%
2023	64.22	70^th	237	70.5%
2024	67.42	68^th	234	70.9%

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Rank History for Female students at North Salem Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	69.59	44^th	190	76.8%
2019	68.33	49^th	192	74.5%
2021	55.40	72^nd	160	55.0%
2022	61.38	69^th	187	63.1%
2023	47.08	106^th	193	45.1%
2024	59.87	71^st	187	62.0%

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Rank History for Male students at North Salem Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	79.96	22^nd	195	88.7%
2019	72.52	40^th	195	79.5%
2021	76.38	32^nd	168	81.0%
2022	82.88	25^th	194	87.1%
2023	76.61	39^th	199	80.4%
2024	74.23	46^th	193	76.2%

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Rank History for White students at North Salem Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	76.13	33^rd	227	85.5%
2019	70.67	55^th	229	76.0%
2021	66.87	63^rd	209	69.9%
2022	76.59	38^th	229	83.4%
2023	61.13	83^rd	233	64.4%
2024	63.60	77^th	228	66.2%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of 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.

Data source: New Hampshire 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	Total
1991	420	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	424
1992	436	3	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	445
1993	431	6	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	445
1994	347	4	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	358
1995	382	9	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	402
1996	382	9	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	402
1997	396	5	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	409
1998	376	1	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	388
1999	379	2	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	391
2000	367	2	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	382
2001	390	3	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	407
2002	366	0	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	380
2003	366	0	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	380
2004	394	0	12	5	0	n/a	n/a	411
2005	379	0	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	392
2006	357	0	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	371
2007	361	0	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	369
2008	318	2	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	331
2009	320	2	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	335
2010	366	1	10	8	0	0	2	387
2011	357	4	11	6	0	0	2	380
2012	351	0	12	9	0	0	3	375
2013	348	0	11	7	0	0	3	369
2014	335	0	10	10	0	0	8	363
2015	330	1	7	8	0	0	8	354
2016	315	1	9	12	0	0	11	348
2017	313	0	6	15	0	0	13	347
2018	313	1	4	19	0	0	14	351
2019	325	2	5	15	0	0	15	362
2020	338	3	8	21	0	0	12	382
2021	321	3	8	21	2	0	14	369
2022	312	1	6	19	2	0	14	354
2023	322	1	7	22	2	0	12	366

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
1991	424	20.0	21.2	4
1992	445	21.6	20.6	7
1993	445	22.5	19.8	2.9
1994	358	19.5	18.4	11.5
1995	402	21.9	18.4	6.7
1996	402	21.9	18.4	6.7
1997	409	22.9	17.9	4.4
1998	388	20.7	18.7	4.6
1999	391	20.5	19.1	4.3
2000	382	20.5	18.6	4.7
2001	407	21.6	18.8	3.2
2002	380	21.5	17.7	3.4
2003	380	21.5	17.7	3.4
2004	411	21.6	19.0	3.9
2005	392	21.6	18.1	6.1
2006	371	21.7	17.1	6.7
2007	369	21.4	17.2	3
2008	331	21.7	15.3	6.6
2009	335	20.6	16.3	10.1
2010	387	23.7	16.3	14
2011	380	22.6	16.8	15.5
2012	375	22.8	16.4	15.5
2013	369	23.1	15.9	20.6
2014	363	23.4	15.5	18.2
2015	354	25.0	14.1	18.6
2016	348	25.0	13.9	16.1
2017	347	25.1	13.8	15.9
2018	351	25.4	13.8	17.1
2019	362	27.5	13.1	14.9
2020	382	25.5	14.9	15.4
2021	369	25.3	14.5	12.7
2022	354	25.5	13.8	13.3
2023	366	25.3	14.4	7.4

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
1991	424	20.0	21.2	4
1992	445	21.6	20.6	7
1993	445	22.5	19.8	2.9
1994	358	19.5	18.4	11.5
1995	402	21.9	18.4	6.7
1996	402	21.9	18.4	6.7
1997	409	22.9	17.9	4.4
1998	388	20.7	18.7	4.6
1999	391	20.5	19.1	4.3
2000	382	20.5	18.6	4.7
2001	407	21.6	18.8	3.2
2002	380	21.5	17.7	3.4
2003	380	21.5	17.7	3.4
2004	411	21.6	19.0	3.9
2005	392	21.6	18.1	6.1
2006	371	21.7	17.1	6.7
2007	369	21.4	17.2	3
2008	331	21.7	15.3	6.6
2009	335	20.6	16.3	10.1
2010	387	23.7	16.3	14
2011	380	22.6	16.8	15.5
2012	375	22.8	16.4	15.5
2013	369	23.1	15.9	20.6
2014	363	23.4	15.5	18.2
2015	354	25.0	14.1	18.6
2016	348	25.0	13.9	16.1
2017	347	25.1	13.8	15.9
2018	351	25.4	13.8	17.1
2019	362	27.5	13.1	14.9
2020	382	25.5	14.9	15.4
2021	369	25.3	14.5	12.7
2022	354	25.5	13.8	13.3
2023	366	25.3	14.4	7.4

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	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$16,501

Data source: New Hampshire 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 55^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 70^th of 237 Elementary schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Salem Elementary School)	52	79	27%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Salem School District)	59	69	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (North Salem Elementary School)	57	60	3%
3rd Grade Reading (Salem School District)	52	54	2%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Salem Elementary School)	64	60	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Salem School District)	58	59	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (North Salem Elementary School)	56	56
4th Grade Reading (Salem School District)	56	55	1%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Salem Elementary School)	74	43	31%
5th Grade Mathematics (Salem School District)	53	49	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (North Salem Elementary School)	80	63	17%
5th Grade Reading (Salem School District)	67	58	9%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (North Salem Elementary School)	57	20	37%
5th Grade Science (Salem School District)	39	28	11%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (North Salem Elementary School)	62	62
All Grades Mathematics (Salem School District)	51	47	4%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (North Salem Elementary School)	63	59	4%
All Grades Reading (Salem School District)	58	55	3%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (North Salem Elementary School)	57	20	37%
All Grades Science (Salem School District)	41	34	7%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	362	366	1.1%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	5	7	40%
Hispanic	15	22	46.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	325	322	0.9%
Two or More Races	15	12	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.9%	7.4%	7.5%

Schools Near North Salem Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)						NH SAS Reading (2024)						NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
North Salem Elementary School	Public	K-5	140 Zion Hill Rd.	Salem	03079	Rockingham County	Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 893-7062	366	25	14.4	7.4%	322 (88.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.0%)	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	67.4	68^th of 234 public elementary schools	70.9%		64.2	70^th of 237 public elementary schools	70.5%	2	82.0	69.0	43.0			64.0	71.0	50.0	60.0			60.0	34.0	34.0	$16,501
Windham Academy Public Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1 Industrial Drive	Windham	03087	Rockingham County	Windham Academy Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 236-7900	351	19	18.4	2.0%	315 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	69.7	59^th of 234 public elementary schools	74.8%		74.8	50^th of 237 public elementary schools	78.9%	9	66.0	79.0	41.0	67.0	71.0	64.0	57.0	69.0	64.0	56.0	86.0	65.0	35.0	35.0
William E. Lancaster School	Public	K-5	54 Millville St.	Salem	03079	Rockingham County	Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 893-7059	278	22	12.7	18.3%	224 (80.6%)	8 (2.9%)	29 (10.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.0%)	61.1	81^st of 234 public elementary schools	65.4%		70.7	58^th of 237 public elementary schools	75.5%	23	67.0	50.0	54.0			57.0	63.0	43.0	58.0			55.0	40.0	40.0	$18,870
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School	Public	K-5	14 Main St.	Salem	03079	Rockingham County	Salem School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 893-7051	259	25	10.5	16.2%	189 (73.0%)	7 (2.7%)	32 (12.4%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.7%)	46.6	131^st of 234 public elementary schools	44.0%		54.7	100^th of 237 public elementary schools	57.8%	31	50.0	57.0	32.0			48.0	59.0	66.0	33.0			55.0	23.0	23.0	$18,217
Dr. L. F. Soule School	Public	K-5	173 South Policy St.	Salem	03079	Rockingham County	Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 893-7053	263	22	11.7	26.2%	170 (64.6%)	3 (1.1%)	53 (20.2%)	13 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.7%)	46.2	132^nd of 234 public elementary schools	43.6%		49.6	119^th of 237 public elementary schools	49.8%	13	73.0	67.0	38.0			59.0	47.0	38.0	47.0			44.0	20.0	20.0	$19,874
Atkinson Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	17 Academy Ave.	Atkinson	03811	Rockingham County	Timberlane Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 362-5521	354	28	12.8	2.3%	309 (87.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.7%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.1%)	66.2	69^th of 234 public elementary schools	70.5%		78.7	38^th of 237 public elementary schools	84.0%	31	53.0	32.0	47.0			44.0	71.0	53.0	79.0			67.0	60.0	60.0	$18,885
Hampstead Central School	Public	PK, KG-4	21 Emerson Ave.	Hampstead	03841	Rockingham County	Hampstead School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 329-6326	450	36	12.6	8.0%	420 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	65.5	70^th of 234 public elementary schools	70.1%		71.1	56^th of 237 public elementary schools	76.4%	14	70.0	51.0				60.0	55.0	55.0				55.0			$21,051
William T. Barron Elementary School	Public	K-5	55 Butler St.	Salem	03079	Rockingham County	Salem School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 893-7067	385	26	14.6	10.6%	310 (80.5%)	1 (0.3%)	48 (12.5%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	71.2	55^th of 234 public elementary schools	76.5%		65.1	68^th of 237 public elementary schools	71.3%	13	66.0	72.0	60.0			66.0	46.0	67.0	63.0			58.0	43.0	43.0	$15,629
East Derry Memorial Elementary School	Public	K-5	18 Dubeau Dr.	Derry	03038	Rockingham County	Derry Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 432-1260	356	29	12.1	11.2%	300 (84.3%)	5 (1.4%)	25 (7.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.9%)	42.6	137^th of 234 public elementary schools	41.5%		47.7	127^th of 237 public elementary schools	46.4%	10	49.0	65.0	23.0			47.0	48.0	60.0	40.0			50.0	25.0	25.0	$14,447
South Range Elementary School	Public	K-5	1 Drury Ln.	Derry	03038	Rockingham County	Derry Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 432-1219	348	28	12.6	20.1%	290 (83.3%)	5 (1.4%)	25 (7.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.2%)	59.4	89^th of 234 public elementary schools	62.0%		77.4	42^nd of 237 public elementary schools	82.3%	47	75.0	51.0	45.0			59.0	48.0	35.0	65.0			49.0	53.0	53.0	$20,826

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