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Salem Woods Elementary School

Summary:

Salem Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Monroe, Washington, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 455. The school is part of the Monroe School District, which is ranked 96 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Salem Woods Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Washington, with students consistently outperforming the Monroe School District and the state of Washington in standardized test scores across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 72.15% of all students at Salem Woods Elementary were proficient or better in SBAC English Language Arts, compared to 51.49% for the Monroe School District and 52.63% for the state. In the same year, 74.9% of all students at Salem Woods Elementary were proficient or better in SBAC Math, compared to 40.09% for the Monroe School District and 41.68% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in special education and low socioeconomic status student groups, ranking among the top 5% and 4% of Washington elementary schools, respectively, in these categories.

Despite its relatively diverse student population, with 74.07% White, 12.97% Hispanic, 3.08% Asian, and 6.59% two or more races, Salem Woods Elementary is able to provide an equitable education and support for students of all racial backgrounds, as evidenced by the high performance of its Hispanic and White student groups. This contrasts with some of the nearby schools, such as Fryelands Elementary, which has a higher percentage of Hispanic students but lower academic performance. Additionally, the school's ability to support and educate students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at a high level is particularly noteworthy, as the school's low socioeconomic status student group ranks among the top 5% in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12802 Wagner Rd.
       Monroe, WA  98272-7712

(360) 804-3600

District: Monroe School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,295 Help


Students who attend Salem Woods Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Park Place Middle School
High:    Monroe High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  455

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.1%
Hispanic:
13.0%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Salem Woods Elementary School ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Monroe School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.1%), Hispanic (13%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem Woods Elementary School is 15.3. 2 elementary schools in the Monroe School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Woods Elementary School is $18,295. 3 elementary schools in the Monroe School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salem Woods Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Woods Elementary School 105th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Salem Woods Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Monroe School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe School District 96th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salem Woods Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Salem Woods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.69 322nd 1026 68.6%
2005 59.45 421st 1031 59.2%
2006 49.26 555th 1051 47.2%
2007 51.21 541st 1069 49.4%
2008 39.83 681st 1067 36.2%
2009 42.09 675th 1072 37.0%
2010 43.16 650th 1088 40.3%
2011 59.03 445th 1092 59.2%
2012 54.26 530th 1097 51.7%
2013 59.12 460th 1106 58.4%
2015 76.20 229th 1067 78.5%
2016 78.20 213th 1053 79.8%
2017 80.47 190th 1056 82.0%
2018 77.37 230th 1054 78.2%
2019 70.68 322nd 1130 71.5%
2021 76.64 239th 1107 78.4%
2022 79.59 225th 1169 80.8%
2023 94.07 60th 1169 94.9%
2024 90.41 105th 1168 91.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Salem Woods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.24 378th 637 40.7%
2022 93.63 15th 478 96.9%
2023 97.82 1st 308 99.7%
2024 87.02 19th 339 94.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem Woods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.25 107th 835 87.2%
2019 57.95 399th 979 59.2%
2021 92.03 25th 854 97.1%
2022 80.36 94th 1019 90.8%
2023 97.80 4th 1013 99.6%
2024 89.06 41st 1024 96.0%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Salem Woods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.09 200th 1004 80.1%
2019 68.88 327th 1068 69.4%
2021 76.46 204th 1008 79.8%
2022 79.76 202nd 1100 81.6%
2023 91.48 74th 1094 93.2%
2024 88.10 106th 1093 90.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Salem Woods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.43 253rd 999 74.7%
2019 66.55 347th 1075 67.7%
2021 74.84 243rd 1025 76.3%
2022 78.14 230th 1113 79.3%
2023 94.51 47th 1099 95.7%
2024 91.64 76th 1099 93.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Salem Woods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.69 398th 697 42.9%
2024 70.38 156th 651 76.0%
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Rank History for White students at Salem Woods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.62 207th 833 75.2%
2019 67.76 334th 1027 67.5%
2021 66.79 298th 943 68.4%
2022 74.57 244th 1031 76.3%
2023 93.34 29th 1011 97.1%
2024 89.83 59th 1009 94.2%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Salem Woods Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 534 0 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 546
1989 561 1 10 4 6 n/a n/a 0 582
1990 515 1 7 2 4 n/a n/a 0 529
1991 439 2 6 6 3 n/a n/a 0 456
1992 442 1 8 8 8 n/a n/a 0 467
1993 432 4 9 8 8 n/a n/a 0 461
1994 407 2 11 1 10 n/a n/a 0 431
1995 519 3 10 6 4 n/a n/a 0 542
1996 519 3 10 6 4 n/a n/a 0 542
1997 472 5 12 9 6 n/a n/a 0 504
1998 512 3 11 13 7 n/a n/a 0 546
1999 514 2 19 24 6 n/a n/a 0 565
2000 511 1 23 20 2 n/a n/a 0 557
2001 460 3 27 24 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 457 9 22 29 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2003 457 9 22 29 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2004 471 8 26 28 5 n/a n/a 0 538
2005 448 13 27 36 9 n/a n/a 0 533
2006 385 6 16 30 10 n/a n/a 4 451
2007 395 5 16 29 9 n/a n/a 6 460
2008 416 5 11 29 9 n/a n/a 16 486
2009 431 7 10 33 9 n/a n/a 22 512
2010 405 9 6 31 9 n/a n/a 20 480
2011 389 1 5 36 10 1 8 0 450
2012 381 0 5 28 6 1 14 0 435
2013 403 1 5 32 7 1 17 0 466
2014 393 2 6 28 7 1 19 0 456
2015 383 3 5 40 8 1 24 0 464
2016 394 4 4 42 9 0 26 0 479
2017 393 1 2 55 4 0 33 0 488
2018 394 1 2 61 7 0 31 0 496
2019 411 3 4 68 3 0 28 0 517
2020 426 4 2 60 1 1 28 0 522
2021 326 4 2 44 3 2 25 0 406
2022 329 7 9 50 2 0 27 1 425
2023 337 9 14 59 1 3 30 2 455

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 Woods Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 546 22.0 24.8 0
1989 582 23.0 25.3 n/a
1990 529 26.3 20.1 0
1991 456 21.6 21.1 n/a
1992 467 21.8 21.4 n/a
1993 461 22.1 20.9 n/a
1994 431 25.2 17.1 n/a
1995 542 24.8 21.9 n/a
1996 542 24.8 21.9 n/a
1997 504 24.0 21.0 n/a
1998 546 24.2 22.6 n/a
1999 565 26.3 21.5 n/a
2000 557 25.9 21.5 n/a
2001 516 24.9 20.7 n/a
2002 519 24.2 21.4 15.8
2003 519 24.2 21.4 15.8
2004 538 25.0 21.5 17.5
2005 533 25.3 21.1 12.8
2006 451 27.3 16.5 11.4
2007 460 22.7 20.3 10.6
2008 486 24.1 20.2 10.9
2009 512 24.1 21.2 16.1
2010 480 23.2 20.6 24.3
2011 450 23.0 19.5 19.8
2012 435 20.9 20.7 22.3
2013 466 22.5 20.7 27.3
2014 456 n/a n/a 28.5
2015 464 27.0 17.1 26.5
2016 479 25.0 19.1 26.1
2017 488 25.7 18.9 23
2018 496 26.9 18.4 21.2
2019 517 29.2 17.6 19.9
2020 522 29.8 17.4 18
2021 406 26.1 15.5 14.5
2022 425 26.6 15.9 20.7
2023 455 29.6 15.3 26.6

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 Woods Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 546 22.0 24.8 0
1989 582 23.0 25.3 n/a
1990 529 26.3 20.1 0
1991 456 21.6 21.1 n/a
1992 467 21.8 21.4 n/a
1993 461 22.1 20.9 n/a
1994 431 25.2 17.1 n/a
1995 542 24.8 21.9 n/a
1996 542 24.8 21.9 n/a
1997 504 24.0 21.0 n/a
1998 546 24.2 22.6 n/a
1999 565 26.3 21.5 n/a
2000 557 25.9 21.5 n/a
2001 516 24.9 20.7 n/a
2002 519 24.2 21.4 15.8
2003 519 24.2 21.4 15.8
2004 538 25.0 21.5 17.5
2005 533 25.3 21.1 12.8
2006 451 27.3 16.5 11.4
2007 460 22.7 20.3 10.6
2008 486 24.1 20.2 10.9
2009 512 24.1 21.2 16.1
2010 480 23.2 20.6 24.3
2011 450 23.0 19.5 19.8
2012 435 20.9 20.7 22.3
2013 466 22.5 20.7 27.3
2014 456 n/a n/a 28.5
2015 464 27.0 17.1 26.5
2016 479 25.0 19.1 26.1
2017 488 25.7 18.9 23
2018 496 26.9 18.4 21.2
2019 517 29.2 17.6 19.9
2020 522 29.8 17.4 18
2021 406 26.1 15.5 14.5
2022 425 26.6 15.9 20.7
2023 455 29.6 15.3 26.6

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201680.6%0.0%2.8%0.0%84.7%84.7%90.3%86.1%86.1%84.7%
201766.2%0.0%1.4%8.1%5.4%81.1%83.8%83.8%77.0%83.8%82.4%
201882.4%0.0%1.4%0.0%5.4%83.8%85.1%91.9%83.8%83.8%85.1%
201966.7%0.0%1.2%1.2%5.8%72.4%72.4%77.0%73.6%74.7%72.4%
202193.2%5.1%0.0%0.0%5.1%94.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%
202283.6%7.5%0.0%1.5%0.0%86.6%85.1%88.1%85.1%85.1%86.6%86.6%86.6%85.1%
202395.2%3.2%1.6%0.0%3.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%
202486.9%7.1%0.0%2.4%4.8%89.3%89.3%91.7%88.1%89.3%91.7%91.7%91.7%89.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201984.3%0.2%1.6%5.4%93.8%94.4%94.0%93.4%94.4%94.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Salem Woods Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $371 (2.6%) $14,120 (97.4%) $14,491
2020 $16 (0.1%) $11,392 (99.9%) $11,408
2021 $76 (0.5%) $16,620 (99.5%) $16,696
2022 $950 (5.2%) $17,345 (94.8%) $18,295

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem Woods Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 322nd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 60th of 1169 Elementary schools
 23.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salem Woods Elementary School)67.178.8
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monroe School District)55.451.3
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Salem Woods Elementary School)76.677.3
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Monroe School District)48.751.9
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Woods Elementary School)64.972.9
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe School District)52.453.4
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Salem Woods Elementary School)52.177
 24.9%
   4th Grade Math (Monroe School District)39.953.5
 13.7%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Woods Elementary School)71.185
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe School District)57.153.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Salem Woods Elementary School)56.773.8
 17.1%
   5th Grade Math (Monroe School District)39.243.1
 4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Salem Woods Elementary School)69.191.8
 22.7%
   5th Grade Science (Monroe School District)51.753.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Salem Woods Elementary School)67.878.2
 10.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Monroe School District)60.651.6
 9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Salem Woods Elementary School)60.876.2
 15.4%
   All Grades Math (Monroe School District)4539
 6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Salem Woods Elementary School)69.191.8
 22.7%
   All Grades Science (Monroe School District)53.247.2
 6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students517455
 12%
African American39
 200%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian414
 250%
Hispanic6859
 13.2%
Pacific Islander03
White411337
 18%
Two or More Races2830
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.9%26.6%
 6.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Woods Elementary School

Students at Salem Woods Elementary School are 74% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 455 students attended Salem Woods Elementary School.

Yes. Salem Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 9.0% of Washington elementary schools.

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

Middle : Park Place Middle School
High : Monroe High School


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