SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SALEM ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harrison County Schools school district, located in SALEM, WV with about 268 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, SALEM ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Based on the information provided and standard educational records for that location, here is a summary description of SALEM ELEMENTARY:
SALEM ELEMENTARY School, located at 273 Education Way in Salem, West Virginia, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community within the Harrison County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the early grades, focusing on foundational academic skills in reading, mathematics, and science. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, the institution aims to prepare young learners for future academic success while promoting personal growth and community involvement.
The school is characterized by its commitment to the small-town values of Salem, emphasizing close partnerships between educators, students, and families. In addition to its core curriculum, SALEM ELEMENTARY typically integrates opportunities for character development and extracurricular engagement, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. With its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic achievement for every child who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact SALEM ELEMENTARY at (304) 326-7180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SALEM, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SALEM, WV with about 268 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Harrison County Schools
- Total Students:
- 268
- Teachers:
- 22.33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 268 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
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.