SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Salem Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools school district, located in Virginia Beach, VA with about 490 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 30 teachers, Salem Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Salem Elementary School, located at 3961 Salem Lakes Blvd in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the Salem Lakes community. As part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. The school typically caters to students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on building a strong educational foundation through a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, fine arts, and physical education.
The campus is recognized for its commitment to creating a collaborative culture that involves students, staff, and families working together to achieve educational goals. By integrating modern instructional practices with a focus on student well-being, Salem Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Its location in the Salem Lakes area provides a convenient neighborhood setting, allowing the school to act as a hub for local community involvement and student-centered programming.
For more information, contact Salem Elementary at (757) 648-3680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3680
SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA with about 490 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 490
- Teachers:
- 30.68
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 490 students
- White
- 40.8%
- Black or African American
- 22.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.9%
- Asian
- 10.2%
- Two or more races
- 9.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.