New Salem El Sch

414 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

New Salem Elementary School, located at 3745 Salem Rd in York, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the York Suburban School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of core values in its elementary-aged students. It serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

Academically, the school typically follows the standard Pennsylvania state curriculum, prioritizing literacy, mathematics, and science, while often integrating technology and creative arts into the daily schedule. With a focus on early childhood development, New Salem Elementary aims to prepare students for the transition to middle school by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, striving to provide a safe and inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

414

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Salem El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	25
Black	22
Asian	1
Two or More	10

White
356 (86.0 %)
Hispanic
25 (6.0 %)
Black
22 (5.3 %)
Two or More
10 (2.4 %)
Asian
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:	Spring Grove Area SD
Phone:	(717)225-4731
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 69