SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.salemschools.net

451 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Salem Elementary School, located in Salem, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Salem School District. Situated on Highway 62, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the region, focusing on core academic development, social growth, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills necessary for future success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Salem School District, which emphasizes community involvement and the preparation of students for secondary education. By providing a structured curriculum and access to school resources through their official website, the institution aims to keep parents and the community engaged in the educational process. Salem Elementary remains a key pillar of the local community, striving to create a safe and effective atmosphere where students can thrive academically and personally.

451

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	434
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Two or More	12

White
434 (96.2 %)
Two or More
12 (2.7 %)
Hispanic
4 (0.9 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)895-2456
Website:	http://www.salemschools.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 67