SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Salem Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Russell County school district, located in Russell Springs, KY with about 426 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 23 teachers, Salem Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 in Russell Springs, Kentucky, is a primary educational institution serving the Russell County School District. As a community-focused school, it provides foundational instruction for students in the early grades, emphasizing academic development in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that fosters both intellectual growth and the social-emotional well-being of its students as they begin their educational journeys.

The school benefits from its location in a tight-knit community, where it often serves as a central hub for student development and parent engagement. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and character building, Salem Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, standard curriculum alignment, and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to reach their full potential within a supportive rural school setting.

For more information, contact Salem Elementary School at (270) 866-6197 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.