Salem-Liberty Elementary School

10930 State Route 821
Lower Salem, OH 45745

83 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Salem-Liberty Elementary School is a rural public school located in Lower Salem, Ohio, serving as part of the Wolf Creek Local School District. Nestled in a quiet, close-knit community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the primary grade levels. Its setting in Washington County allows for a focused, small-town atmosphere where staff and families often maintain strong, collaborative relationships to support student development and success.

As a smaller educational institution, Salem-Liberty emphasizes a personalized approach to learning that fosters both academic growth and character development. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, prioritizing a safe and nurturing environment that encourages students to thrive. By integrating traditional curriculum with a supportive local culture, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining the unique values of its rural setting.

Total Students

6.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salem-Liberty Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
75 (90.4 %)
Two or More
6 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (1.2 %)

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:	Fort Frye Local
Phone:	(740)585-2252
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 12

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 12