SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Salem Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dallas County school district, located in Orrville, AL with about 204 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Salem Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Salem Elementary School, located at 3486 Dallas Road 3 in Orrville, Alabama, is a public school serving students in the Dallas County School District. As a rural educational institution, the school plays a vital role in the Orrville community, providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged children. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on core curriculum development and the personal growth of its student body.
As part of the Dallas County school system, Salem Elementary benefits from the district’s broader efforts to improve educational outcomes and provide resources to students in the Alabama Black Belt region. The school operates with a focus on preparing young learners for the transition to middle school, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character development. By maintaining a localized presence in Orrville, the school serves as a central hub for the community's families, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and consistent academic support.
For more information, contact Salem Elementary School at (334) 996-8636 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Orrville, AL 36767-2532
(334) 996-8636
SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Orrville, AL with about 204 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dallas County
- Total Students:
- 204
- Teachers:
- 13
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 204 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 100.0%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.