South Salem Elementary

salem.k12.va.us/south/

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Salem Elementary School, located at 1600 Carolyn Rd in Salem, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Salem City School Division. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing academic achievement, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By leveraging a community-focused approach, South Salem strives to ensure that every child receives the individualized attention necessary to succeed, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s official website highlights its commitment to transparency and communication with families, providing resources that connect parents, teachers, and students. With a curriculum aligned with Virginia’s educational standards, South Salem integrates modern instructional practices with traditional values. Through its various academic programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong passion for learning within the Salem community.

388

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Salem Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	25
Black	25
Asian	7
Two or More	23

White
308 (79.4 %)
Hispanic
25 (6.4 %)
Black
25 (6.4 %)
Two or More
23 (5.9 %)
Asian
7 (1.8 %)

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)387-2478
Website:	http://salem.k12.va.us/south/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 55