West Salem Elementary

salem.k12.va.us/west/

399 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Salem Elementary School, located in Salem, Virginia, is a public primary school serving students in the local community as part of the Salem City Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging a sense of belonging and community involvement.

In addition to its standard academic programs, West Salem Elementary places a strong value on collaboration between educators, families, and the wider Salem community. The school leverages its resources and dedicated staff to provide personalized instruction and extracurricular opportunities that cater to diverse student needs. For more specific details regarding their curriculum, school policies, or upcoming events, community members and parents are encouraged to visit their official website at http://salem.k12.va.us/west/.

399

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Salem Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	15
Black	22
Asian	11
Two or More	9

White
342 (85.7 %)
Black
22 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
15 (3.8 %)
Asian
11 (2.8 %)
Two or More
9 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Salem City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)387-2503
Website:	http://salem.k12.va.us/west/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 55

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 81