SALEM AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Salem Avenue Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Washington County Public Schools school district, located in Hagerstown, MD with about 668 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 43 teachers, Salem Avenue Elementary 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 Avenue Elementary School, located in Hagerstown, Maryland, is a public school serving students in the Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) district. Situated on Salem Avenue Extension, the school serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community, focusing on providing core elementary education in a traditional classroom setting. Like many schools in the Hagerstown area, it is dedicated to fostering student growth through a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

As a community-oriented school, Salem Avenue Elementary works to provide a supportive environment that prepares young learners for their transition to middle school. The school typically engages with local families through various programs, parent-teacher associations, and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the educational experience. By prioritizing inclusive learning and community involvement, the school aims to help students build the academic and social skills necessary for long-term success within the broader Washington County educational landscape.

For more information, contact Salem Avenue Elementary at (301) 766-8313 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.