NORTH SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

North Salem Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North West Hendricks Schools school district, located in North Salem, IN with about 254 students offering grade levels from 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 16 teachers, North 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.

North Salem Elementary School, located in the rural community of North Salem, Indiana, serves as a central hub for the Tri-West Hendricks School Corporation. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the surrounding area, emphasizing core academic development while fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of small-town Indiana schools. As part of a smaller corporation, the school is often recognized for its ability to provide personalized attention to students, maintaining strong communication between teachers, parents, and the local community.

Academically, the school focuses on building essential literacy and numeracy skills while supporting the social-emotional growth of its elementary-aged students. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with the values of the North Salem community, the school aims to prepare children for their eventual transition to middle and high school within the Tri-West system. With its accessible location on North State Road 75, North Salem Elementary remains an integral part of the local infrastructure, dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and focused learning environment for its young scholars.

For more information, contact North Salem Elementary School at (317) 994-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.