Salem Elementary

3961 Salem Lakes Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

556 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

556

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salem Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	78
Black	113
Asian	135
Two or More	51
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

White
167 (30.0 %)
Asian
135 (24.3 %)
Black
113 (20.3 %)
Hispanic
78 (14.0 %)
Two or More
51 (9.2 %)
American Indian
8 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)

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:	Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)648-3680
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 18

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Salem Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Salem Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	276	49.6%
Male	280	50.4%

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