NORTH SALISBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

North Salisbury Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wicomico County Public Schools school district, located in Salisbury, MD with about 624 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 47 teachers, North Salisbury Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Salisbury Elementary School, located at 1213 Emerson Avenue in Salisbury, Maryland, is a foundational part of the Wicomico County Public School system. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. It is well-regarded for its commitment to foundational literacy and numeracy, aiming to prepare elementary-aged children for the transition to middle school through a structured curriculum and supportive classroom settings.

Beyond the classroom, North Salisbury Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives designed to enrich the student experience and build a sense of school spirit. By prioritizing inclusive practices and a collaborative educational approach, North Salisbury strives to provide a stable, nurturing, and effective learning environment for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact North Salisbury Elementary at (410) 677-5807 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1213 Emerson Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
Advertisement

NORTH SALISBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Salisbury, MD with about 624 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
624
Teachers:
47
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 624 students

Black or African American
41.5%
White
30.1%
Hispanic/Latino
13.1%
Asian
7.4%
Two or more races
5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

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.