Salem Church Elementary

Summary:

Salem Church Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, Virginia, serving 483 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district, which is ranked 82 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Salem Church Elementary has a diverse student population with a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to the district and state, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Virginia elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.31% to 80.33% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, when comparing Salem Church Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, such as Falling Creek Elementary and Hopkins Road Elementary, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. These nearby schools have higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings, raising questions about the effectiveness of Salem Church Elementary's resource allocation and the need for targeted interventions to support student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9600 Salem Church Rd.
       Richmond, VA  23237-3130


(804) 768-6215

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
980th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,021 Help


Students who attend Salem Church Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Salem Church Middle
High:    Lloyd C. Bird High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.5%
White:
31.9%
African American:
20.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.3% Help


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Compare Details Salem Church Elementary ranks worse than 88% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 33rd among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.07. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Salem Church Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Church Elementary is $8,021, which is the 3rd highest among 39 elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salem Church Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Church Elementary 980th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Salem Church Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Chesterfield County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield County Public Schools 82nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salem Church Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Salem Church Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 71.68 241st 1062 77.3%
2006 50.16 603rd 1071 43.7%
2007 60.48 426th 1083 60.7%
2008 50.19 617th 1081 42.9%
2009 47.29 659th 1082 39.1%
2010 49.09 665th 1113 40.3%
2011 41.53 774th 1117 30.7%
2012 31.31 922nd 1117 17.5%
2013 28.32 898th 1120 19.8%
2014 25.02 956th 1110 13.9%
2015 27.67 895th 1100 18.6%
2016 52.14 592nd 1096 46.0%
2017 46.63 675th 1099 38.6%
2018 51.35 603rd 1097 45.0%
2019 42.13 733rd 1105 33.7%
2021 23.95 864th 1103 21.7%
2022 16.80 968th 1109 12.7%
2023 16.08 967th 1114 13.2%
2024 15.07 980th 1114 12.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Salem Church Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.90 166th 300 44.7%
2024 40.73 182nd 306 40.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem Church Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.18 809th 1036 21.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Salem Church Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.45 988th 1100 10.2%
2024 19.09 943rd 1098 14.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Salem Church Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.98 930th 1093 14.9%
2024 12.96 1003rd 1101 8.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Salem Church Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.67 259th 579 55.3%
2024 62.21 223rd 588 62.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Salem Church Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.10 472nd 564 16.3%
2024 24.46 469th 580 19.1%
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Rank History for White students at Salem Church Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.74 950th 984 3.5%
2024 6.04 959th 979 2.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Salem Church Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 988 988
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1036 1036
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 788 788
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 807 807
1993 750 86 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 842
1994 721 84 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 815
1995 661 88 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 769
1996 661 88 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 769
1997 656 89 2 12 3 n/a n/a 0 762
1998 645 96 2 16 3 n/a n/a 0 762
1999 597 101 5 23 5 n/a n/a 0 731
2000 572 96 5 29 6 n/a n/a -4 704
2001 571 98 8 29 4 n/a n/a 0 710
2002 521 106 8 42 5 n/a n/a 0 682
2003 521 106 8 42 5 n/a n/a 0 682
2004 504 114 5 50 8 n/a n/a 7 688
2005 507 113 8 43 7 n/a n/a 8 686
2006 473 116 9 61 5 n/a n/a 11 675
2007 420 120 11 80 8 n/a n/a 10 649
2008 400 117 9 103 17 n/a n/a 10 656
2009 395 105 7 94 15 n/a n/a 13 629
2010 398 131 6 82 9 n/a n/a 14 640
2011 385 114 5 93 0 0 28 0 625
2012 350 115 3 83 0 1 30 0 582
2013 355 99 3 74 0 1 33 0 565
2014 358 118 2 71 0 2 31 0 582
2015 349 131 6 87 0 1 38 0 612
2016 331 127 6 108 0 2 34 0 608
2017 313 123 4 115 1 1 26 0 583
2018 290 130 7 128 2 3 26 0 586
2019 267 134 7 149 3 4 34 0 598
2020 250 135 4 176 1 4 43 0 613
2021 203 118 6 181 1 2 40 0 551
2022 172 98 5 201 3 3 36 0 518
2023 154 100 6 186 2 3 32 0 483

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 Church Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 988 47.6 20.7 n/a
1990 1036 53.8 19.2 n/a
1991 788 41.6 18.9 n/a
1992 807 42.4 19.0 n/a
1993 842 43.6 19.3 n/a
1994 815 33.0 n/a 14.2
1995 769 n/a 0.0 9.5
1996 769 n/a 0.0 9.5
1997 762 n/a 0.0 9.2
1998 762 n/a 0.0 10.5
1999 731 39.0 18.7 18.6
2000 704 n/a 0.0 17.2
2001 710 40.1 17.7 21.7
2002 682 42.0 16.2 26.4
2003 682 42.0 16.2 26.4
2004 688 39.4 17.5 28.2
2005 686 38.0 18.1 28.6
2006 675 41.0 16.5 29.8
2007 649 42.8 15.2 29.4
2008 656 33.0 19.9 31.7
2009 629 33.0 19.1 34.1
2010 640 33.0 19.3 35.9
2011 625 31.0 20.1 38.2
2012 582 33.6 17.2 43.3
2013 565 34.0 16.6 44.1
2014 582 34.9 16.6 43.8
2015 612 35.0 17.4 44.1
2016 608 39.0 15.5 50
2017 583 36.0 16.1 46.7
2018 586 39.0 15.0 54.6
2019 598 39.5 15.1 57.4
2020 613 39.5 15.5 58.6
2021 551 43.2 12.7 n/a
2022 518 39.0 13.2 69.3
2023 483 37.0 13.0 80.3

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 Church Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 988 47.6 20.7 n/a
1990 1036 53.8 19.2 n/a
1991 788 41.6 18.9 n/a
1992 807 42.4 19.0 n/a
1993 842 43.6 19.3 n/a
1994 815 33.0 n/a 14.2
1995 769 n/a 0.0 9.5
1996 769 n/a 0.0 9.5
1997 762 n/a 0.0 9.2
1998 762 n/a 0.0 10.5
1999 731 39.0 18.7 18.6
2000 704 n/a 0.0 17.2
2001 710 40.1 17.7 21.7
2002 682 42.0 16.2 26.4
2003 682 42.0 16.2 26.4
2004 688 39.4 17.5 28.2
2005 686 38.0 18.1 28.6
2006 675 41.0 16.5 29.8
2007 649 42.8 15.2 29.4
2008 656 33.0 19.9 31.7
2009 629 33.0 19.1 34.1
2010 640 33.0 19.3 35.9
2011 625 31.0 20.1 38.2
2012 582 33.6 17.2 43.3
2013 565 34.0 16.6 44.1
2014 582 34.9 16.6 43.8
2015 612 35.0 17.4 44.1
2016 608 39.0 15.5 50
2017 583 36.0 16.1 46.7
2018 586 39.0 15.0 54.6
2019 598 39.5 15.1 57.4
2020 613 39.5 15.5 58.6
2021 551 43.2 12.7 n/a
2022 518 39.0 13.2 69.3
2023 483 37.0 13.0 80.3

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 Salem Church Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $512 (7.8%) $6,019 (92.2%) $6,531
2020 $518 (7.7%) $6,250 (92.3%) $6,768
2021 $663 (8.3%) $7,358 (91.7%) $8,021

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem Church Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 733rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 967th of 1114 Elementary schools
 20.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Salem Church Elementary)7753.9
 23.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8467.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Salem Church Elementary)6960.3
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7366.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Salem Church Elementary)8256.8
 25.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8567.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Salem Church Elementary)7659.1
 16.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7973.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Salem Church Elementary)7319.3
 53.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7650.8
 25.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Salem Church Elementary)6633.8
 32.2%
   5th Grade Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8167.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Salem Church Elementary)7243.7
 28.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8171.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Salem Church Elementary)10061
 39%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8055
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students598483
 19.2%
African American134100
 25.4%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic149186
 24.8%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White267154
 42.3%
Two or More Races3432
 5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.4%80.3%
 23%


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

Middle : Salem Church Middle
High : Lloyd C. Bird High

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended Salem Church Elementary.

Salem Church Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.0% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Salem Church Elementary are 39% Hispanic, 32% White, 21% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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