North Salisbury Elementary

505 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

505

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Salisbury Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	79
Black	167
Asian	42
Two or More	38
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
175 (34.7 %)
Black
167 (33.1 %)
Hispanic
79 (15.6 %)
Asian
42 (8.3 %)
Two or More
38 (7.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wicomico County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)677-5807
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Grade 3 161

Grade 4 171

Grade 5 173