NEW SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

New Salem Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Union County Public Schools school district, located in Marshville, NC with about 294 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 15 teachers, New Salem Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

New Salem Elementary School, located in Marshville, North Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Union County Public Schools district. Serving students in the rural community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive environment. The school emphasizes student growth through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and efforts to build a strong sense of community among its students, staff, and local families.

As part of the broader Union County system, New Salem Elementary adheres to district-wide standards for curriculum and performance while maintaining its own distinct local culture. The school’s administration and faculty work to promote character development and academic achievement, often utilizing their website as a hub for parents to access school calendars, policies, and updates on extracurricular opportunities. Overall, New Salem Elementary serves as a central pillar for the families in the Marshville area, dedicated to preparing young learners for their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact New Salem Elementary at (704) 385-9430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6106 Hwy 205
Marshville, NC 28103-9802
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NEW SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Marshville, NC with about 294 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
294
Teachers:
15.67
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
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.

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School Demographics for 294 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.9%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
1.0%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.