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Salem Elementary

Summary:

Salem Elementary is a public elementary school in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving 616 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district, which is ranked 80 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Salem Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 26.3% White, 23.7% African American, 37.5% Hispanic, 2.44% Asian, and 9.74% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the Spotsylvania County and Virginia state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades was 63.86%, 72.12%, and 73.74%, respectively, compared to the Spotsylvania County averages of 66.89%, 67.75%, and 70.98%. Salem Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking between 652 and 978 out of 1,100-1,114 schools over the past 10 years, and has been rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

When comparing Salem Elementary to other nearby schools in the Spotsylvania County district, some interesting findings emerge. Courtland Elementary and Chancellor Elementary consistently outperform Salem Elementary in academic measures, such as SOL test scores and SchoolDigger rankings. Meanwhile, Wilderness Elementary, another school in the Spotsylvania County district, has a similar racial diversity and academic performance to Salem Elementary. Additionally, Harrison Road Elementary and Battlefield Elementary, which are closer in proximity to Salem Elementary, have lower academic performance and higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4501 Jackson Rd
       Fredericksburg, VA  22407

(540) 786-8218

District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
732nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,145 Help


Students who attend Salem Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Chancellor Middle
High:    Chancellor High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  616

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.5%
White:
26.3%
African American:
23.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Salem Elementary ranks worse than 65.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 14th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.65. (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.
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Compare Details Salem Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Elementary is $9,145, which is the 4th highest among 17 elementary schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salem Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Elementary 732nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Salem Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Spotsylvania County Public Schools 80th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salem Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 36.64 788th 1062 25.8%
2006 28.82 911th 1071 14.9%
2007 32.55 873rd 1083 19.4%
2008 57.60 485th 1081 55.1%
2009 57.71 469th 1082 56.7%
2010 63.35 388th 1113 65.1%
2011 44.25 729th 1117 34.7%
2012 46.18 683rd 1117 38.9%
2013 42.20 734th 1120 34.5%
2014 46.64 652nd 1110 41.3%
2015 34.40 832nd 1100 24.4%
2016 39.94 763rd 1096 30.4%
2017 39.18 778th 1099 29.2%
2018 40.47 762nd 1097 30.5%
2019 44.66 694th 1105 37.2%
2021 32.92 786th 1103 28.7%
2022 39.68 724th 1109 34.7%
2023 32.05 826th 1114 25.9%
2024 39.65 732nd 1114 34.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.58 181st 300 39.7%
2024 50.17 149th 306 51.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.87 642nd 1036 38.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.28 767th 1100 30.3%
2024 45.71 654th 1098 40.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.62 862nd 1093 21.1%
2024 33.52 799th 1101 27.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.24 523rd 579 9.7%
2024 36.10 426th 588 27.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.26 399th 564 29.3%
2024 43.08 367th 580 36.7%
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Rank History for White students at Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.28 394th 984 60.0%
2024 61.25 402nd 979 58.9%
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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 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 613 613
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 615 615
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 830 830
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 851 851
1993 611 55 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1994 650 48 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 715
1995 584 68 14 10 1 n/a n/a 0 677
1996 584 68 14 10 1 n/a n/a 0 677
1997 565 71 20 16 1 n/a n/a 0 673
1998 513 88 19 13 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1999 551 104 31 18 1 n/a n/a 0 705
2000 535 167 31 30 0 n/a n/a -4 759
2001 527 184 32 32 0 n/a n/a 0 775
2002 358 173 42 46 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2003 358 173 42 46 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2004 382 174 39 44 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2005 363 146 23 57 1 n/a n/a 22 612
2006 374 144 22 79 1 n/a n/a 30 650
2007 377 145 21 105 0 n/a n/a 34 682
2008 332 135 20 114 1 n/a n/a 76 678
2009 345 140 22 119 1 n/a n/a 74 701
2010 317 120 22 112 1 n/a n/a 71 643
2011 327 127 22 140 1 1 8 0 626
2012 319 143 34 142 1 1 28 0 668
2013 322 122 30 153 1 1 43 0 672
2014 294 127 24 160 1 0 46 0 652
2015 301 136 15 199 0 0 61 0 712
2016 248 143 18 210 0 0 58 0 677
2017 239 129 17 206 2 0 50 0 643
2018 257 141 18 207 0 0 46 0 669
2019 257 135 22 200 1 0 48 0 663
2020 240 121 14 185 0 0 56 0 616
2021 206 122 10 176 0 0 57 0 571
2022 163 133 17 219 0 2 57 0 591
2023 162 146 15 231 0 2 60 0 616

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 613 36.3 16.8 n/a
1990 615 39.4 15.6 n/a
1991 830 44.5 18.6 n/a
1992 851 45.3 18.7 n/a
1993 684 41.4 16.5 n/a
1994 715 36.6 n/a 8
1995 677 n/a 0.0 7.7
1996 677 n/a 0.0 7.7
1997 673 n/a 0.0 7.9
1998 634 n/a 0.0 9.3
1999 705 49.5 14.2 19.7
2000 759 n/a 0.0 23.6
2001 775 53.0 14.6 24.8
2002 619 51.9 11.9 25.8
2003 619 51.9 11.9 25.8
2004 639 50.0 12.8 25.7
2005 612 50.0 12.2 24.9
2006 650 49.0 13.3 29.5
2007 682 58.5 11.7 33.6
2008 678 42.3 16.0 34.4
2009 701 44.0 15.9 39.1
2010 643 40.5 15.8 45.1
2011 626 40.7 15.3 46
2012 668 32.3 20.6 48.2
2013 672 33.5 20.0 51
2014 652 34.5 18.8 52.9
2015 712 33.0 21.5 57.3
2016 677 36.0 18.8 61.3
2017 643 37.0 17.3 63.6
2018 669 36.5 18.3 62.3
2019 663 38.4 17.2 60.8
2020 616 35.1 17.5 58.4
2021 571 38.5 14.8 n/a
2022 591 38.5 15.3 60.9
2023 616 40.0 15.4 65.1

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 613 36.3 16.8 n/a
1990 615 39.4 15.6 n/a
1991 830 44.5 18.6 n/a
1992 851 45.3 18.7 n/a
1993 684 41.4 16.5 n/a
1994 715 36.6 n/a 8
1995 677 n/a 0.0 7.7
1996 677 n/a 0.0 7.7
1997 673 n/a 0.0 7.9
1998 634 n/a 0.0 9.3
1999 705 49.5 14.2 19.7
2000 759 n/a 0.0 23.6
2001 775 53.0 14.6 24.8
2002 619 51.9 11.9 25.8
2003 619 51.9 11.9 25.8
2004 639 50.0 12.8 25.7
2005 612 50.0 12.2 24.9
2006 650 49.0 13.3 29.5
2007 682 58.5 11.7 33.6
2008 678 42.3 16.0 34.4
2009 701 44.0 15.9 39.1
2010 643 40.5 15.8 45.1
2011 626 40.7 15.3 46
2012 668 32.3 20.6 48.2
2013 672 33.5 20.0 51
2014 652 34.5 18.8 52.9
2015 712 33.0 21.5 57.3
2016 677 36.0 18.8 61.3
2017 643 37.0 17.3 63.6
2018 669 36.5 18.3 62.3
2019 663 38.4 17.2 60.8
2020 616 35.1 17.5 58.4
2021 571 38.5 14.8 n/a
2022 591 38.5 15.3 60.9
2023 616 40.0 15.4 65.1

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 Salem Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $505 (6.7%) $7,044 (93.3%) $7,548
2020 $486 (6.0%) $7,587 (94.0%) $8,074
2021 $629 (6.9%) $8,516 (93.1%) $9,145

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem Elementary

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 694th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 826th of 1114 Elementary schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Salem Elementary)7552.9
 22.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8169.5
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Salem Elementary)6250.5
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)6864.4
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Salem Elementary)7951.9
 27.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8269.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Salem Elementary)7364.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7572.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Salem Elementary)9075.8
 14.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8470.8
 13.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Salem Elementary)8360
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8063.3
 16.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Salem Elementary)7570.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7870.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students663616
 7.1%
African American135146
 8.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2215
 31.8%
Hispanic200231
 15.5%
Pacific Islander02
White257162
 37%
Two or More Races4860
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.8%65.1%
 4.3%

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Salem Elementary ranks 732nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 616 students attended Salem Elementary.

Students who attend Salem Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chancellor Middle
High : Chancellor High

Students at Salem Elementary are 38% Hispanic, 26% White, 24% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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