Salisbury Elementary School

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62 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Salisbury Elementary School is a small, community-focused public school located in the rural town of Salisbury, New Hampshire. As part of the Merrimack Valley School District (SAU 46), the school serves students from the local community, emphasizing a nurturing and supportive environment that focuses on early childhood development and foundational education. Because of its size, the school is known for fostering strong teacher-student relationships and a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families work collaboratively to meet the individual needs of each learner.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous academic standards of the Merrimack Valley School District while incorporating the unique spirit of the local community. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Salisbury Elementary places a high value on character development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. By maintaining small class sizes and leveraging the resources of the larger district, the school provides a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students for a smooth transition into the middle school level within the regional school system.

Total Students

7.9

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salisbury Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	1
Two or More	1

White
60 (96.8 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.6 %)
Two or More
1 (1.6 %)

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:	Merrimack Valley School District
Phone:	(603)648-2206
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/mvsdpride.org/ses
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 10

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 9