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New Salem Elementary School

Summary:

New Salem Elementary School is a public elementary school located in York, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 414 students. The school is part of the Spring Grove Area School District, which is ranked 133 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

New Salem Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a current ranking of 264 out of 1,526 schools. The school's PSSA test scores are significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in Math and Science, where 3rd and 4th-grade students outperform the state and district by a wide margin. The school's performance is also exceptional across various student subgroups, including White students, Low Socioeconomic Status students, and Disabled students, all of whom rank in the top 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. This level of equity and inclusive practices is noteworthy, as it suggests that the school is effectively addressing the unique needs of diverse learners.

When compared to nearby schools, Spring Grove Elementary School also performs well, but consistently lags behind New Salem Elementary School in PSSA test scores. Schools in the West York Area School District, such as Trimmer Elementary and Lincolnway Elementary, generally have lower proficiency rates compared to New Salem. The contrast is even more stark when comparing New Salem to schools in the York City School District, such as Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy and McKinley School, which have significantly lower PSSA proficiency rates.


Detail:

Public K-4

 3745 Salem Rd
       York, PA  17408-9302

(717) 225-4731

District: Spring Grove Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
264th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,755 Help


Students who attend New Salem Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Spring Grove Area Intrmd School
    Spring Grove Area Middle School
High:    Spring Grove Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  414

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.0%
Hispanic:
6.0%
African American:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details New Salem Elementary School ranks better than 82.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Spring Grove Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86%), Hispanic (6%), African American (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Spring Grove Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Salem Elementary School is 16.7. 1 elementary schools in the Spring Grove Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Salem Elementary School is $15,755. 1 elementary schools in the Spring Grove Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Salem Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Salem Elementary School 264th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See New Salem Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Spring Grove Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Grove Area School District 133rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Salem Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at New Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.51 417th 1545 73.0%
2007 64.42 622nd 1555 60.0%
2008 75.55 328th 1551 78.9%
2009 76.36 301st 1549 80.6%
2010 74.45 362nd 1579 77.1%
2011 74.74 347th 1597 78.3%
2012 72.25 474th 1599 70.4%
2013 73.49 416th 1519 72.6%
2014 79.46 238th 1467 83.8%
2015 74.60 374th 1474 74.6%
2016 82.26 235th 1554 84.9%
2017 83.94 194th 1547 87.5%
2018 77.86 317th 1530 79.3%
2019 80.70 272nd 1544 82.4%
2021 84.56 172nd 1433 88.0%
2022 89.64 102nd 1534 93.4%
2023 79.89 285th 1534 81.4%
2024 80.96 264th 1526 82.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.15 218th 1414 84.6%
2024 81.56 164th 1432 88.5%
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Rank History for Female students at New Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.67 364th 1488 75.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at New Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.07 122nd 1084 88.7%
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Rank History for Male students at New Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.30 188th 1495 87.4%
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Rank History for White students at New Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.16 215th 1236 82.6%
2024 80.53 182nd 1229 85.2%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for New Salem Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 269 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1989 267 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1990 297 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1991 302 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1992 250 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1993 236 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1994 240 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1995 259 3 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 266
1996 259 3 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 266
1997 262 3 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 271
1998 252 4 1 4 6 n/a n/a 0 267
1999 235 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2000 209 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2001 409 6 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2002 376 5 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 391
2003 376 5 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 391
2004 374 4 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 387
2005 361 1 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 374
2006 343 2 4 8 5 n/a n/a 0 362
2007 362 14 5 8 7 n/a n/a 0 396
2008 399 25 3 8 4 n/a n/a 0 439
2009 377 22 4 9 4 n/a n/a 3 419
2010 404 23 3 9 4 n/a n/a 4 447
2011 388 22 1 8 1 2 0 0 422
2012 397 20 0 11 1 0 9 0 438
2013 385 19 0 15 0 0 15 0 434
2014 380 17 0 21 0 0 13 0 431
2015 384 20 0 21 1 0 18 0 444
2016 383 16 1 16 0 0 19 0 435
2017 387 11 1 16 0 0 15 0 430
2018 373 19 2 17 0 0 14 0 425
2019 374 26 3 27 0 0 12 0 442
2020 371 22 3 24 0 0 14 0 434
2021 352 17 3 24 0 0 16 0 412
2022 353 22 1 32 1 0 9 0 418
2023 356 22 1 25 0 0 10 0 414

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 271 13.9 19.4 n/a
1989 270 15.3 17.6 n/a
1990 299 15.9 18.8 0
1991 306 16.6 18.4 n/a
1992 254 13.7 18.5 n/a
1993 238 11.0 21.6 n/a
1994 242 13.0 18.6 n/a
1995 266 14.0 19.0 n/a
1996 266 14.0 19.0 n/a
1997 271 17.0 15.9 n/a
1998 267 15.0 17.8 n/a
1999 243 14.0 17.4 n/a
2000 214 12.0 17.8 15
2001 421 21.0 20.0 15.7
2002 391 24.0 16.3 15.6
2003 391 24.0 16.3 15.6
2004 387 24.0 16.1 14.7
2005 374 23.0 16.3 16.3
2006 362 24.0 15.1 21
2007 396 23.8 16.6 23
2008 439 27.3 16.1 24.8
2009 419 28.1 14.9 29.3
2010 447 28.1 15.8 29.8
2011 422 28.1 14.9 23.5
2012 438 27.1 16.1 30.8
2013 434 25.1 17.2 32.3
2014 431 24.6 17.4 35.5
2015 444 24.0 18.5 37.4
2016 435 26.0 16.7 32.6
2017 430 26.6 16.1 39.5
2018 425 25.6 16.5 28.9
2019 442 26.6 16.5 28.3
2020 434 26.6 16.2 28.3
2021 412 26.6 15.4 25.5
2022 418 26.0 16.0 30.6
2023 414 24.6 16.7 32.9

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 New Salem Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 271 13.9 19.4 n/a
1989 270 15.3 17.6 n/a
1990 299 15.9 18.8 0
1991 306 16.6 18.4 n/a
1992 254 13.7 18.5 n/a
1993 238 11.0 21.6 n/a
1994 242 13.0 18.6 n/a
1995 266 14.0 19.0 n/a
1996 266 14.0 19.0 n/a
1997 271 17.0 15.9 n/a
1998 267 15.0 17.8 n/a
1999 243 14.0 17.4 n/a
2000 214 12.0 17.8 15
2001 421 21.0 20.0 15.7
2002 391 24.0 16.3 15.6
2003 391 24.0 16.3 15.6
2004 387 24.0 16.1 14.7
2005 374 23.0 16.3 16.3
2006 362 24.0 15.1 21
2007 396 23.8 16.6 23
2008 439 27.3 16.1 24.8
2009 419 28.1 14.9 29.3
2010 447 28.1 15.8 29.8
2011 422 28.1 14.9 23.5
2012 438 27.1 16.1 30.8
2013 434 25.1 17.2 32.3
2014 431 24.6 17.4 35.5
2015 444 24.0 18.5 37.4
2016 435 26.0 16.7 32.6
2017 430 26.6 16.1 39.5
2018 425 25.6 16.5 28.9
2019 442 26.6 16.5 28.3
2020 434 26.6 16.2 28.3
2021 412 26.6 15.4 25.5
2022 418 26.0 16.0 30.6
2023 414 24.6 16.7 32.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for New Salem Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $124 (1.0%) $12,313 (99.0%) $12,438
2020 $111 (1.0%) $11,025 (99.0%) $11,136
2021 $253 (1.7%) $15,060 (98.4%) $15,312
2022 $1,341 (8.5%) $14,414 (91.5%) $15,755

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

Impact of COVID-19 on New 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 272nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 285th of 1534 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (New Salem Elementary School)7968.4
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Salem Elementary School)77.860
 17.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (New Salem Elementary School)74.188.5
 14.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (New Salem Elementary School)91.795
 3.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Salem Elementary School)76.570.5
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (New Salem Elementary School)76.577.1
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (New Salem Elementary School)91.795
 3.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (New Salem Elementary School)77.164.6
 12.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students442414
 6.3%
African American2622
 15.4%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic2725
 7.4%
Pacific Islander00
White374356
 4.8%
Two or More Races1210
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.3%32.9%
 4.6%

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New Salem Elementary School ranks 264th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Spring Grove Area Intrmd School
Middle : Spring Grove Area Middle School
High : Spring Grove Area High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 414 students attended New Salem Elementary School.

Students at New Salem Elementary School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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