Is North Salem Elementary School a good school?

North Salem Elementary School ranks 349 th of 1526 Pennsylvania 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, 388 students attended North Salem Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of North Salem Elementary School?

Students at North Salem Elementary School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of North Salem Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Salem Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Dover Area High School

North Salem Elementary School

Summary:

North Salem Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dover, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 388 students. The school is part of the Dover Area School District, which is ranked 201 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Salem Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a current ranking of 349 out of 1,526 schools. The school's PSSA test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, including math, science, and English language arts. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 69.3% in math, 87.3% in science, and 64.7% in English language arts, compared to the district averages of 49%, 70.8%, and 54.7%, respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well for its Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) student populations, ranking in the top 15% and top 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively, for these subgroups.

When compared to the other elementary schools in the Dover Area School District, North Salem Elementary School consistently outperforms its peers on PSSA test scores and has a significantly higher ranking within the state. The school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio may contribute to its academic success, as these factors can provide more resources and individualized attention for students. Overall, North Salem Elementary School is a high-performing, equitable, and well-resourced institution that is providing an exceptional educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

5161 N Salem Church Rd
Dover, PA 17315-3327

(717) 292-8071

District: Dover Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
349^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,459

Students who attend North Salem Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Dover Area High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 388

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.6%

Hispanic:

10.1%

African American:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Salem Elementary School ranks better than 77.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Dover Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.09. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.6%), Hispanic (10.1%), African American (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Salem Elementary School is 13.8, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Dover Area School District. (See more...)

Compare North Salem Elementary School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Salem Elementary School is $20,459, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Dover Area School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Salem Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Salem Elementary School 349^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See North Salem Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Dover Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover Area School District 201^st of 610 Pennsylvania 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	PA State Percentile
2003	42.85	847^th	1302	34.9%
2004	58.97	634^th	1308	51.5%
2006	48.34	1006^th	1545	34.9%
2007	64.44	620^th	1555	60.1%
2008	50.54	968^th	1551	37.6%
2009	49.34	994^th	1549	35.8%
2010	63.77	667^th	1579	57.8%
2011	67.82	572^nd	1597	64.2%
2012	67.91	606^th	1599	62.1%
2013	59.00	792^nd	1519	47.9%
2014	64.52	627^th	1467	57.3%
2015	60.55	690^th	1474	53.2%
2016	68.95	545^th	1554	64.9%
2017	73.10	430^th	1547	72.2%
2018	72.15	446^th	1530	70.8%
2019	74.99	406^th	1544	73.7%
2021	68.67	459^th	1433	68.0%
2022	77.58	339^th	1534	77.9%
2023	75.54	360^th	1534	76.5%
2024	77.09	349^th	1526	77.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Salem Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.49	170^th	1414	88.0%
2024	84.47	123^rd	1432	91.4%

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Rank History for Female students at North Salem Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.79	341^st	1488	77.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at North Salem Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.47	510^th	1043	51.1%
2024	60.38	354^th	1084	67.3%

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Rank History for Male students at North Salem Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	74.97	366^th	1495	75.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Salem Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.93	56^th	432	87.0%

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Rank History for White students at North Salem Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.99	380^th	1236	69.3%
2024	64.19	438^th	1229	64.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept 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	Not Specified	Total
1999	576	10	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
2000	561	14	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
2001	528	16	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	554
2002	618	20	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
2003	618	20	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
2004	523	23	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	552
2005	529	16	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	558
2006	549	23	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
2007	519	30	6	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	574
2008	523	35	3	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	580
2009	518	31	3	17	2	n/a	n/a	6	577
2010	495	23	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	6	535
2011	495	23	3	21	2	1	7	0	552
2012	641	25	4	27	1	1	9	0	708
2013	458	11	3	17	0	1	8	0	498
2014	470	12	4	23	0	1	18	0	528
2015	462	10	2	16	0	0	15	0	505
2016	427	16	6	20	0	0	12	0	481
2017	408	19	6	20	0	0	13	0	466
2018	411	13	2	21	0	0	13	0	460
2019	427	8	0	25	0	1	15	0	476
2020	426	5	1	25	0	1	18	0	476
2021	328	5	1	19	2	2	12	0	369
2022	217	5	1	22	3	0	11	0	259
2023	309	23	2	39	1	0	14	0	388

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
1999	595	33.0	18.0	n/a
2000	584	35.0	16.7	15.9
2001	554	32.0	17.3	16.8
2002	646	31.7	20.4	16.9
2003	646	31.7	20.4	16.9
2004	552	30.7	18.0	17.6
2005	558	30.7	18.2	19.5
2006	589	30.7	19.2	15.4
2007	574	33.7	17.0	29.1
2008	580	34.7	16.7	26.4
2009	577	38.6	14.9	27.8
2010	535	36.6	14.5	32.3
2011	552	36.6	15.0	33.3
2012	708	40.8	17.3	30.9
2013	498	27.7	17.9	38.6
2014	528	31.0	17.0	41.9
2015	505	30.0	16.8	37.8
2016	481	31.0	15.5	38.3
2017	466	31.0	15.0	36.1
2018	460	30.8	14.9	42
2019	476	30.1	15.7	45.6
2020	476	30.8	15.4	44.7
2021	369	28.8	12.7	32.8
2022	259	21.8	11.8	35.9
2023	388	28.0	13.8	50.5

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 North Salem Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	595	33.0	18.0	n/a
2000	584	35.0	16.7	15.9
2001	554	32.0	17.3	16.8
2002	646	31.7	20.4	16.9
2003	646	31.7	20.4	16.9
2004	552	30.7	18.0	17.6
2005	558	30.7	18.2	19.5
2006	589	30.7	19.2	15.4
2007	574	33.7	17.0	29.1
2008	580	34.7	16.7	26.4
2009	577	38.6	14.9	27.8
2010	535	36.6	14.5	32.3
2011	552	36.6	15.0	33.3
2012	708	40.8	17.3	30.9
2013	498	27.7	17.9	38.6
2014	528	31.0	17.0	41.9
2015	505	30.0	16.8	37.8
2016	481	31.0	15.5	38.3
2017	466	31.0	15.0	36.1
2018	460	30.8	14.9	42
2019	476	30.1	15.7	45.6
2020	476	30.8	15.4	44.7
2021	369	28.8	12.7	32.8
2022	259	21.8	11.8	35.9
2023	388	28.0	13.8	50.5

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 North Salem Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$209 (1.5%)	$13,480 (98.5%)	$13,688
2020	$218 (1.5%)	$14,447 (98.5%)	$14,665
2021	$642 (3.5%)	$17,573 (96.5%)	$18,215
2022	$1,488 (7.3%)	$18,970 (92.7%)	$20,458

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Salem Elementary School

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 406^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 360^th of 1534 Elementary schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (North Salem Elementary School)	77.6	63.3	14.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Salem Elementary School)	76.2	70.9	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (North Salem Elementary School)	64.2	66.7	2.5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (North Salem Elementary School)	89.5	82.6	6.9%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Salem Elementary School)	67.1	60.3	6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (North Salem Elementary School)	60.8	71.2	10.4%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Salem Elementary School)	67.6	62.1	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (North Salem Elementary School)	64.1	67.4	3.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (North Salem Elementary School)	89.5	82.6	6.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Salem Elementary School)	71.3	63.7	7.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	476	388	18.5%
African American	8	23	187.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	25	39	56%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	427	309	27.6%
Two or More Races	15	14	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.6%	50.5%	4.9%

Schools Near North Salem Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (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	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Salem Elementary School	Public	K-5	5161 N Salem Church Rd	Dover	17315	York County	Dover Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 292-8071	388	28	13.8	50.5%	309 (79.6%)	23 (5.9%)	39 (10.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	77.1	349^th of 1526 public elementary schools	77.1%		75.5	360^th of 1534 public elementary schools	76.5%	11	79.0	57.5	68.7	69.3	87.3	87.3	74.2	51.0	65.6	64.7	$20,459	$1,488	$18,970
Dover Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	109 E Canal St	Dover	17315	York County	Dover Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 292-8068	361	25	14.5	49.9%	275 (76.2%)	13 (3.6%)	42 (11.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (8.0%)	74.4	410^th of 1526 public elementary schools	73.1%		72.4	444^th of 1534 public elementary schools	71.1%	34	69.5	74.1	50.9	64.8	92.6	92.6	59.4	70.4	58.2	62.5	$17,013	$1,068	$15,945
Weigelstown Elementary School	Public	K-5	3205 Carlisle Rd	Dover	17315	York County	Dover Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 292-8072	302	26	11.8	65.6%	203 (67.2%)	12 (4.0%)	65 (21.5%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	63.9	617^th of 1526 public elementary schools	59.6%		64	619^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.6%	2	75.0	52.8	42.2	55.8	83.1	83.1	70.0	48.0	60.0	58.3	$17,156	$1,169	$15,987
Leib Elementary School	Public	K-5	2925 Oakland Rd	Dover	17315	York County	Dover Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 292-8070	398	26	15.5	58.0%	299 (75.1%)	15 (3.8%)	58 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.5%)	63.1	638^th of 1526 public elementary schools	58.2%		59.1	722^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	52.9%	84	73.4	59.6	46.1	59.8	78.8	78.8	59.4	42.3	61.9	55.3	$15,824	$1,193	$14,631
Trimmer Elementary School	Public	2-5	1900 Brenda Rd	York	17408	York County	West York Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 764-6586	415	30	13.8	56.9%	237 (57.1%)	45 (10.8%)	80 (19.3%)	9 (2.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (9.6%)	55.4	786^th of 1526 public elementary schools	48.5%		57.1	756^th of 1534 public elementary schools	50.7%	30		47.5	44.0	45.9	80.7	80.7		51.7	53.9	52.8	$23,332	$2,721	$20,611
Wallace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	2065 High St	York	17408	York County	West York Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 764-6869	393	28	14.0	62.3%	211 (53.7%)	34 (8.7%)	90 (22.9%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.5%)								(n/a)											$24,826	$2,960	$21,865
Wellsville Campus	Public	K-5	1060 Zeigler Road	Wellsville	17365	York County	Northern York County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 432-8691	251	19	13.0	36.3%	230 (91.6%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	58	740^th of 1526 public elementary schools	51.5%		60.2	698^th of 1534 public elementary schools	54.5%	42	54.2	35.7	55.3	47.8	76.2	76.2	51.5	55.9	78.9	62.1	$16,952	$855	$16,097
Lincolnway Elementary School	Public	2-3	2625 West Philadelphia St	York	17404	York County	West York Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 792-3902	405	28	14.6	55.6%	216 (53.3%)	35 (8.6%)	100 (24.7%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.9%)								(n/a)	49.2			49.2			55.7			55.7	$22,728	$2,891	$19,837
Roundtown Elementary School	Public	K-3	570 Church Rd	York	17404	York County	Central York School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 846-6789	572	35	16.3	27.6%	402 (70.3%)	32 (5.6%)	67 (11.7%)	35 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (5.9%)								(n/a)	76.4			76.4			75.7			75.7	$14,861	$710	$14,151
Conewago Elementary School	Public	K-3	570 Copenhaffer Rd	York	17404	York County	Northeastern York School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 266-1644	304	21	14.1	41.8%	217 (71.4%)	32 (10.5%)	19 (6.3%)	12 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.9%)								(n/a)	59.4			59.4			64.9			64.9	$15,941	$434	$15,507

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