Dr. L. F. Soule School

www.sau57.org/soule

263 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. L.F. Soule School is a public elementary school located in Salem, New Hampshire, serving students in the Salem School District (SAU 57). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and the development of the whole child. With a focus on foundational skills, the school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting personal growth and social responsibility.

Beyond academics, Dr. L.F. Soule School places a strong emphasis on community and collaboration. The school encourages active involvement from parents and guardians, maintaining a partnership between home and school to enhance the student experience. By utilizing modern educational resources and fostering a culture of respect and curiosity, the staff strives to create a positive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential and participate actively in the school community.

263

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. L. F. Soule School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	53
Black	3
Asian	13
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
170 (64.6 %)
Hispanic
53 (20.2 %)
Two or More
23 (8.7 %)
Asian
13 (4.9 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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 School District
Phone:	(603)893-7053
Website:	http://www.sau57.org/soule
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 35