DAMASCUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Damascus Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Branch Local school district, located in Salem, OH with about 391 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Damascus Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Damascus Elementary School, located on Pricetown Road in Salem, Ohio, is a public school serving students in the West Branch Local School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment for young learners, typically spanning kindergarten through the primary grades. The school is known for its commitment to fostering early childhood development by balancing core curriculum subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional growth in a rural, community-oriented setting.

The school benefits from being part of the broader West Branch school system, which emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to support student achievement. By maintaining a focus on small-school values, Damascus Elementary strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build foundational skills, participate in extracurricular activities, and develop the character traits necessary for success as they transition to middle school.

For more information, contact Damascus Elementary at (330) 938-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.