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Salem Elementary School

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Salem Elementary School ranks 141 st of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

141^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 72% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Salem Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 435 students in grades K-6 in Salem, Arkansas. The school is part of the Salem School District, which is ranked 41 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Salem Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arkansas, with a statewide ranking between 9 and 141 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on ATLAS/ACTASP assessments is generally higher than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates were 42.6% in English Language Arts, 45.4% in Reading, 51.2% in Mathematics, and 45.9% in Science, compared to the state averages of 34.7%, 35.3%, 38.7%, and 38.1%, respectively. While Salem Elementary outperforms most nearby schools, such as Melbourne Elementary and Cherokee Elementary, it has a higher student-teacher ratio of 15.6 compared to its peers.

Despite its academic success, Salem Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, ranging from 66.08% to 72.18% over the past 3 years. This is higher than the rates at nearby schools like Melbourne (62.81%), Cherokee (111.7%), and Viola (75.13%), but lower than Mammoth Spring (98.67%) and Izard County Cons. (98.67%). This suggests the school is able to overcome socioeconomic challenges and still deliver strong academic outcomes.

434

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,157

Per pupil spending ?

66.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

313 Hwy 62 E
Salem, AR 72576

(870) 895-2456

District: Salem School District

Students who attend Salem Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Salem High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Hispanic:

1.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 98th percentile in 2015 → 72nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (46% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Above the Arkansas median (72nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg43%

Arkansas avg36%

141^st of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 27 pts since 2015

From top 2% (2015) to top 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

41^st of 250Salem School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	70.0	141 of 495	71.5%	★★★★☆
2024	79.1	85 of 497	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	74.9	118 of 492	76.0%	★★★★☆
2022	72.4	119 of 487	75.6%	★★★★☆
2021	82.8	61 of 496	87.7%	★★★★☆
2019	85.3	46 of 488	90.6%	★★★★★
2018	87.9	40 of 480	91.7%	★★★★★
2017	92.3	14 of 485	97.1%	★★★★★
2016	92.7	12 of 494	97.6%	★★★★★
2015	95.8	9 of 466	98.1%	★★★★★
2014	90.8	10 of 471	97.9%	★★★★★
2013	87.8	13 of 476	97.3%	★★★★★
2012	85.4	20 of 468	95.7%	★★★★★
2011	84.5	31 of 471	93.4%	★★★★★
2010	84.7	32 of 457	93.0%	★★★★★
2009	88.3	16 of 445	96.4%	★★★★★
2008	81.9	47 of 439	89.3%	★★★★☆
2007	85.2	27 of 440	93.9%	★★★★★
2006	86.9	24 of 402	94.0%	★★★★★
2005	94.4	5 of 411	98.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics51%+13 vs state

Science46%+8 vs state

Reading45%+10 vs state

English Language Arts43%+8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)					ATLAS Science (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salem Elementary School	Public	K-6	313 Hwy 62 E	Salem	72576	Fulton County	Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 895-2456	434	28	15.6	66.1%	411 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	70	141^st of 495 public elementary schools	71.5%		79.1	85^th of 497 public elementary schools	82.9%	56	40.7	56.5	46.7	23.7	42.6	40.8	62.3	46.6	28.8	45.4	42.6	60.8	55.0	44.0	51.2	50.0	52.1	61.6	18.7	45.9	$10,157	$1,110	$9,047
Viola Elementary School	Public	K-6	314 Longhorn Drive	Viola	72583	Fulton County	Viola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 458-2511	193	18	10.5	75.6%	191 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	78.8	92^nd of 495 public elementary schools	81.4%		83.9	58^th of 497 public elementary schools	88.3%	34	53.2	60.0	55.0	43.3	52.3	50.0	56.0	55.0	33.3	47.6	46.9	64.0	50.0	50.0	52.4	56.3	72.0	50.0	26.7	50.5	$15,423	$2,799	$12,623
Izard County Consolidated Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5555 East Ar 56	Violet Hill	72584	Izard County	Izard County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 322-7229	286	19	15.2	99.0%	264 (92.3%)	3 (1.0%)	11 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	41	304^th of 495 public elementary schools	38.6%		38	330^th of 497 public elementary schools	33.6%	26	32.5	22.9			27.5	32.6	29.2			30.8	53.5	39.6			46.2	34.9	22.9			28.6	$16,602	$2,580	$14,022
Cherokee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	169 Rebel Dr	Hardy	72542	Sharp County	Highland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 257-3118	581	44	13.1		550 (94.7%)	11 (1.9%)	7 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	76.6	100^th of 495 public elementary schools	79.8%		73.8	115^th of 497 public elementary schools	76.9%	15	50.9	44.9			48.1	49.1	51.0			50.0	48.2	57.2			52.4	50.9	39.8			45.6	$13,122	$2,061	$11,061
Mammoth Spring Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	410 Goldsmith Ave	Mammoth Spring	72554	Fulton County	Mammoth Spring School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 625-7213	274	22	12.5	100.0%	266 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	58.4	210^th of 495 public elementary schools	57.6%		57.9	219^th of 497 public elementary schools	55.9%	9	28.0	46.1	33.3	42.4	38.4	32.0	46.1	30.3	42.4	38.5	36.0	33.3	39.4	63.7	43.0	44.0	41.0	33.3	36.4	38.4	$14,996	$2,006	$12,990
Melbourne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	200 Bearkat Drive	Melbourne	72556	Izard County	Melbourne School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 368-4365	458	36	12.7	51.7%	437 (95.4%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	83.5	65^th of 495 public elementary schools	86.9%		77	97^th of 497 public elementary schools	80.5%	32	35.5	53.3	48.2	48.4	46.5	41.6	48.9	48.3	41.0	44.7	60.5	77.8	75.9	63.6	69.1	48.0	53.3	65.6	54.5	55.8	$13,356	$2,274	$11,083

Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Elementary School

What district is Salem Elementary School in?

Salem School District

Is Salem Elementary School a good school?

Salem Elementary School ranks 141^st of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Salem Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 434 students attended Salem Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Salem Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Salem Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Salem High School

What is the racial makeup of Salem Elementary School?

Students at Salem Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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