Is Salem Elementary a good school?

Salem Elementary ranks 97 th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Salem Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 189 students attended Salem Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Salem Elementary?

Students at Salem Elementary are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Salem Elementary attend?

Students who attend Salem Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Mountaineer Middle School High : Liberty High School

Salem Elementary

Summary:

Salem Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Salem, West Virginia, with a student population of 189. The school is part of the Harrison County Schools district, which is ranked 19 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Salem Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in West Virginia, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year and ranking 97 out of 368 schools. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the district and state averages, particularly in Mathematics, where 65% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 50.3% in the district and 53.2% statewide. Salem Elementary also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, White students, and students with disabilities.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Harrison County Schools district, Salem Elementary stands out as a high-performing school. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Salem Elementary ranked 97 out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools, while the nearby Nutter Fort Intermediate School ranked 198 out of 368. This suggests that Salem Elementary has implemented effective instructional practices and strategies that contribute to its superior academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

273 Education Way
Salem, WV 26426-7524

(304) 326-7180

District: Harrison County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
97^th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,396

Students who attend Salem Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Mountaineer Middle School
High:	Liberty High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 189

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salem Elementary ranks better than 73.6% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 3^rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Harrison County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.1%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem Elementary is 9.5, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Harrison County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Salem Elementary employs 19.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Elementary is $14,396, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Harrison County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salem Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Elementary 97^th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Salem Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Harrison County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison County Schools 19^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Salem Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	44.52	257^th	420	38.8%
2010	46.44	231^st	427	45.9%
2011	44.34	248^th	426	41.8%
2012	48.67	208^th	426	51.2%
2013	53.13	172^nd	428	59.8%
2014	33.23	327^th	422	22.5%
2015	33.10	312^th	408	23.5%
2016	30.24	314^th	402	21.9%
2017	19.29	372^nd	399	6.8%
2018	17.76	372^nd	392	5.1%
2019	39.97	235^th	383	38.6%
2021	78.41	52^nd	380	86.3%
2022	80.39	48^th	375	87.2%
2023	65.60	106^th	368	71.2%
2024	66.50	97^th	368	73.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Salem Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	58.81	65^th	218	70.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Salem Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	27.84	335^th	377	11.1%
2018	44.57	143^rd	258	44.6%
2019	49.87	72^nd	185	61.1%
2023	84.08	13^th	180	92.8%
2024	88.75	7^th	183	96.2%

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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	WV State Percentile
2017	23.03	347^th	382	9.2%
2018	22.61	340^th	368	7.6%
2021	56.79	106^th	335	68.4%
2022	77.67	36^th	347	89.6%
2023	78.01	38^th	333	88.6%
2024	62.51	91^st	336	72.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Salem Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	25.79	333^rd	381	12.6%
2018	28.65	302^nd	366	17.5%
2019	46.42	186^th	339	45.1%
2021	71.98	63^rd	322	80.4%
2022	85.96	21^st	325	93.5%
2023	62.61	96^th	317	69.7%
2024	67.38	78^th	316	75.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Salem Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	99.80	2^nd	154	98.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Salem Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	23.07	349^th	382	8.6%
2018	16.43	346^th	364	4.9%
2019	44.05	191^st	338	43.5%
2021	72.80	56^th	333	83.2%
2022	63.92	89^th	330	73.0%
2023	71.66	65^th	322	79.8%
2024	62.55	95^th	325	70.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Salem Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	50.16	78^th	187	58.3%

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Rank History for White students at Salem Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	16.59	365^th	382	4.5%
2018	17.05	358^th	374	4.3%
2019	39.33	231^st	373	38.1%
2021	77.31	56^th	376	85.1%
2022	81.15	43^rd	373	88.5%
2023	65.15	106^th	366	71.0%
2024	67.86	91^st	367	75.2%

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Data source: test scores: West 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.

Data source: West 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	Total
2008	305	14	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	324
2009	304	10	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	316
2010	310	9	1	2	0	0	1	323
2011	322	10	0	1	1	0	1	335
2012	321	7	0	1	1	0	2	332
2013	310	8	0	0	1	0	5	324
2014	295	8	0	1	0	0	7	311
2015	272	8	0	0	0	0	10	290
2016	270	6	0	1	0	0	9	286
2017	256	5	0	1	0	0	10	272
2018	256	1	0	2	0	0	9	268
2019	248	0	0	4	0	0	7	259
2020	217	0	0	2	0	0	5	224
2021	205	2	0	4	0	0	3	214
2022	189	0	0	5	0	0	5	199
2023	176	0	0	4	0	0	9	189

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
2008	324	19.6	16.5	50.6
2009	316	20.1	15.7	56.6
2010	323	19.6	16.4	56.7
2011	335	22.6	14.7	56.1
2012	332	23.3	14.2	61.4
2013	324	22.4	14.4	66.4
2014	311	22.2	14.0	59.8
2015	290	23.0	12.6	56.2
2016	286	22.0	13.0	47.6
2017	272	21.1	12.8	44.1
2018	268	22.3	12.0	56.3
2019	259	21.1	12.2	54.8
2020	224	21.2	10.5	63.4
2021	214	21.4	9.9	42.5
2022	199	20.4	9.7	n/a
2023	189	19.7	9.5	n/a

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
2008	324	19.6	16.5	50.6
2009	316	20.1	15.7	56.6
2010	323	19.6	16.4	56.7
2011	335	22.6	14.7	56.1
2012	332	23.3	14.2	61.4
2013	324	22.4	14.4	66.4
2014	311	22.2	14.0	59.8
2015	290	23.0	12.6	56.2
2016	286	22.0	13.0	47.6
2017	272	21.1	12.8	44.1
2018	268	22.3	12.0	56.3
2019	259	21.1	12.2	54.8
2020	224	21.2	10.5	63.4
2021	214	21.4	9.9	42.5
2022	199	20.4	9.7	n/a
2023	189	19.7	9.5	n/a

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 Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,612 (11.2%)	$12,783 (88.8%)	$14,396

Data source: West 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 235^th of 383 Elementary schools	Ranks 106^th of 368 Elementary schools	32.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Salem Elementary)	87.8	66.7	21.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harrison County Schools)	52.7	48.4	4.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	50.9	51.6	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salem Elementary)	73.2	70.4	2.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County Schools)	42.7	39.6	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	44	39.9	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Salem Elementary)	28.1	35.7	7.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harrison County Schools)	44.3	45.1	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	47.3	45.7	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Elementary)	21.9	50	28.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County Schools)	47	47.5	0.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	48.8	44.2	4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Salem Elementary)	29	42.9	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harrison County Schools)	43.8	39.6	4.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	40	38.1	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Elementary)	34.2	46.4	12.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County Schools)	52.6	45.7	6.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	47.2	44.3	2.9%
5th Grade Science (Salem Elementary)	26.3	39.3	13%
5th Grade Science (Harrison County Schools)	42.5	35.3	7.2%
5th Grade Science (West Virginia)	35.4	30.8	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	259	189	27%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	248	176	29%
Two or More Races	7	9	28.6%

Schools Near Salem Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)			WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			WV Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salem Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	273 Education Way	Salem	26426	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7180	189	20	9.5		176 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)	66.5	97^th of 368 public elementary schools	73.6%		65.6	106^th of 368 public elementary schools	71.2%	9	65.0	57.7	46.2	65.0	57.7	42.3	30.8	$14,396	$1,612	$12,783
Doddridge County Early Learning Academy	Public	PK-K	289 Smithton Rd	West Union	26456	Doddridge County	Doddridge County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 873-3955	164	11	14.9		163 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$19,235	$3,144	$16,090
Doddridge County Elementary School	Public	1-4	182 Doddridge County School Rd	West Union	26456	Doddridge County	Doddridge County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 873-3294	300	27	11.1		294 (98.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	82.5	43^rd of 368 public elementary schools	88.3%		70.1	82^nd of 368 public elementary schools	77.7%	39	69.8	63.9		68.3	57.8			$18,332	$1,425	$16,907
West Milford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	182 School St	West Milford	26451	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7030	368	31	11.9		361 (98.1%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	48.3	178^th of 368 public elementary schools	51.6%		53.8	149^th of 368 public elementary schools	59.5%	29	29.4	49.0	38.2	29.4	51.0	52.7	45.5	$11,781	$819	$10,962
Victory Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1349 Shinnston Pike	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(304) 326-7070	389	35	11.2		355 (91.3%)	10 (2.6%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.9%)	29.5	283^rd of 368 public elementary schools	23.1%					(n/a)	52.0	31.0	33.9	38.0	33.3	33.9	23.1
North View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 N 19th St	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7650	271	25	11.0		237 (87.5%)	6 (2.2%)	13 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.5%)	17.5	336^th of 368 public elementary schools	8.7%		13.5	348^th of 368 public elementary schools	5.4%	12	52.6	22.6	20.9	34.2	16.1	20.9	18.6	$13,069	$1,987	$11,082
Nutter Fort Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1302 Buckhannon Pike	Nutter Fort	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7520	560	41	13.7		478 (85.4%)	12 (2.1%)	32 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.4%)								(n/a)								$13,242	$2,143	$11,099
Nutter Fort Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1302 Buckhannon Pike	Nutter Fort	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7501	423	39	10.7		358 (84.6%)	9 (2.1%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.7%)	46.2	198^th of 368 public elementary schools	46.2%		38.4	242^nd of 368 public elementary schools	34.2%	44	48.7	43.8	45.8	36.7	38.0	44.0	39.8	$11,920	$1,427	$10,492
Lumberport Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	38 E Lyndon St	Lumberport	26386	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7020	219	21	10.5		213 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	44.4	209^th of 368 public elementary schools	43.2%		48.9	180^th of 368 public elementary schools	51.1%	29	55.9	46.4	28.6	41.2	42.9	57.1	21.4	$14,342	$1,796	$12,546
Lost Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2919 Hawk Hwy	Lost Creek	26385	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7040	129	11	12.2		122 (94.6%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	71.5	77^th of 368 public elementary schools	79.1%		63.7	115^th of 368 public elementary schools	68.8%	38	75.0		50.0	58.3		50.0	33.3	$14,316	$1,165	$13,151

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