Salem Elementary

www.burke.k12.nc.us/salem/

401 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Salem Elementary School, located on Salem Road in Morganton, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Burke County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students in their formative years can develop both academically and socially. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community involvement, Salem Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their educational journey.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and belonging among its student body. Its connection to the wider Burke County school system ensures that students have access to district-wide resources and initiatives designed to enhance literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. For families residing in the Morganton area, Salem Elementary acts as a vital community hub, committed to partnership with parents and guardians to support the holistic development of every child.

401

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

117.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salem Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	47
Black	4
Asian	11
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	1

White
296 (73.8 %)
Hispanic
47 (11.7 %)
Two or More
42 (10.5 %)
Asian
11 (2.7 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Burke County Schools
Phone:	(828)437-5901
Website:	http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/salem/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	470
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

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Salem Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Salem Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	52.1%
Male	192	47.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th