Salem Elementary School
No Reviews Yet
Find Old Friends From Salem Elementary School
Use the form below to search for alumni from Salem Elementary School.
School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 404 elementary school students from grades KG-6
- Ranks 32nd out of 571 elementary schools in AR.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2010
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 313 Hwy 62e Suite 4, Salem, AR 72576
- Principal or Admin: Mr. David L. Turnbough
- Fax: (870) 895-5623
- Website: salem.k12.ar.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Salem School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,403
- Graduation Rate: 100.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 12.1
- Enrolled Students: 749
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 404
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 32.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 215 (53.2%)
- Females: 189 (46.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 32 (7.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 232 (57.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 264 (65.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.5% |
| Black | 2 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.5% |
| White | 384 | 95.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 61 | 15.1% |
| 1st Grade | 57 | 14.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 42 | 10.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 62 | 15.3% |
| 4th Grade | 66 | 16.3% |
| 5th Grade | 56 | 13.9% |
| 6th Grade | 60 | 14.9% |
Source: AR Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Be The First To Review Salem Elementary School!
Sponsored Links
Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Salem Elementary School performed on average much better than most other schools across the state on Benchmark state exams in the following subjects:
- Literacy
- Math
- Science
Benchmark - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 89.0% | 71.0% |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 82.0% | 67.0% |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 78.0% | 64.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 92.0% | 83.0% |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 96.0% | 81.0% |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 90.0% | 78.0% |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 88.0% | 71.0% |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 80.0% | 70.0% |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 68.0% | 67.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 93.0% | 80.0% |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 90.0% | 78.0% |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 80.0% | 74.0% |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 92.0% | 74.0% |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 81.0% | 68.0% |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 84.0% | 64.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 96.0% | 74.0% |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 96.0% | 70.0% |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 88.0% | 67.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 78.0% | 43.0% |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 78.0% | 37.0% |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 82.0% | 72.0% |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 88.0% | 67.0% |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 84.0% | 63.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 81.0% | 75.0% |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 98.0% | 79.0% |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 94.0% | 72.0% |
Source: AR Department of Education 2009-2010
School Map and Similar Schools Nearby
Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
| Viola Elementary School KG-6 | 219 Students | 9.1 miles away |  5 out of 5 | |
| Cherokee Elementary School KG-4 | 594 Students | 17.2 miles away | 5 out of 5 | |
| Highland Middle School 5-7 | 377 Students | 17.8 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Mammoth Spring Elementary School PK-6 | 227 Students | 17.9 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Izard County Cons. Elementary School PK-4 | 223 Students | 19.1 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Melbourne Elementary School KG-6 | 328 Students | 21.7 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Calico Rock Elementary School KG-6 | 241 Students | 24.4 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Williford Elementary School PK-6 | 94 Students | 27.1 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Compare This School To Nearby Schools ->
School Community Forum
Join a discussion about Salem Elementary School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Popular Discussion Topics
- Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
- School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
- After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
- News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
- Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
Navigation
Can't Find What You Are Looking For?
Rankings
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles
Helping Your Learning Disabled Child
Thousands of children in America struggle to learn on a daily basis. Many of them have invisible...
Thousands of children in America struggle to learn on a daily basis. Many of them have invisible...
The Importance of Ninth Grade
Students who are entering ninth grade do not realize the importance of the critical decisions they...
Students who are entering ninth grade do not realize the importance of the critical decisions they...
Strategies to Help Kids Cope with Stress
Many parents believe that kids don't experience stress. Nothing could be further from the truth....
Many parents believe that kids don't experience stress. Nothing could be further from the truth....