Salem Elementary

salemes.wcpss.net/

735 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Salem Elementary, located on Old Jenks Road in Apex, North Carolina, is a public school serving students as part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school is situated in a rapidly growing area of Apex, serving a diverse community of families who value a collaborative educational environment. As a member of the WCPSS, Salem Elementary follows the district’s core curriculum standards, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating technology to prepare students for the modern classroom.

Beyond core academics, Salem Elementary is known for its focus on cultivating a positive school culture through community engagement and parent involvement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular programs and enrichment opportunities designed to support the "whole child," including arts, physical education, and character development initiatives. By leveraging its location within the well-regarded Wake County district, Salem Elementary works to provide a high-quality, inclusive learning experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

735

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salem Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	118
Black	61
Asian	166
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
374 (50.9 %)
Asian
166 (22.6 %)
Hispanic
118 (16.1 %)
Black
61 (8.3 %)
Two or More
15 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)363-2865
Website:	http://salemes.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	735
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Salem Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	114
Grade 1	133
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	143
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Salem Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	346	47.1%
Male	389	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Peak Charter Academy

Charter School 767 Students

1601 Orchard Villas Ave
Apex, NC 27502 (1.1 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th