SALEM ELEMENTARY

189 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

189

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SALEM ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	4
Two or More	9

White
176 (93.1 %)
Two or More
9 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
4 (2.1 %)

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:	HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(304)326-7180
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 30

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 28