SALEM UPPER ELEM.

www.salemr80.org

336 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Salem Upper Elementary School is located in Salem, Missouri, and serves as a key component of the Salem R-80 School District. Situated on S. Doss Road, the school focuses on providing educational programming for students in the upper elementary grade levels, typically bridging the gap between primary schooling and the middle school years. As part of a smaller community-based district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the developmental and academic needs of children during this critical transitional phase of their education.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, utilizing the district's broader mission to prepare students for future success. By providing a structured curriculum and access to essential resources, Salem Upper Elementary encourages student engagement in core subjects while promoting social responsibility. Families and community members can find further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official Salem R-80 School District website at http://www.salem.k12.mo.us.

336

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SALEM UPPER ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	8
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
307 (91.4 %)
Two or More
13 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.4 %)
Black
4 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SALEM R-80
Phone:	(573)729-6642
Website:	http://www.salemr80.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 2 86

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 74