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Salem Elementary School

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Salem Elementary School ranks 214 th of 491 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

214^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Salem Elementary School serves the rural community of Salem, Connecticut, with 389 students in a combined PK–8 grade span that brings elementary and middle school students together under one roof. The school is part of the Salem School District, providing a close-knit educational setting for the town's families. Salem Elementary was once among the highest-ranked elementary schools in Connecticut, placing in the 93rd percentile in both 2015–2016 and 2018–2019, but it has declined steadily over the past decade to its current 56th percentile ranking.

Despite the ranking decline, Salem's most recent test scores remain above state averages in most subjects and grade levels. For example, 4th grade math proficiency reached 78.7% compared with a state average of 52.1%, and 7th grade English language arts reached 78% versus 52.2%. However, upper elementary and middle school math is a weak spot: 5th grade math proficiency was 40%—below the state average of 45.8% and well behind nearby Oakdale School (64.3%) and Jack Jackter Intermediate School (55.6%). Eighth grade math also trailed the state, at 37.5% versus 41.9%. The school's small cohorts—roughly 30 to 40 students per grade—produce big year-to-year swings that make it difficult to separate real trends from the natural variation of small groups.

In terms of resources, Salem has clear strengths. Its student–teacher ratio of 11.0 is among the lowest in the area, below Lyme Consolidated School (12.6) and Jack Jackter Intermediate School (13.0), and it spends about $17,900 per student. Chronic absenteeism was 12.5% in 2024–2025—better than the state's 17.2% but higher than Flanders School (4.7%) and Lyme Consolidated School (7.2%), though the district rate dropped to 7.9% most recently. Compared with neighbors, Salem sits in the middle: it far outperforms high-poverty schools like John B. Stanton School and Thomas W. Mahan School, but trails the top-performing schools in nearby East Lyme and Lyme. For parents, Salem offers strong early-grade academics, small classes, and a supportive community, with room to improve in math transitions and ensure consistent progress across all student groups.

389

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

23.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 Hartford Rd.
Salem, CT 06420

(860) 859-0267

District: Salem School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.7%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Two or more races:

5.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2016 → 56th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (59% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Above the Connecticut median (56th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 37 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg59%

Connecticut avg49%

Elementary school

214^th of 491

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 36 pts since 2016

From top 7% (2016) to top 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

87^th of 258

Connecticut public middle schools ?

Top 34%▼ down 22 pts since 2016

From top 12% (2016) to top 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

84^th of 153Salem School District among Connecticut districts

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

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	61.7	214 of 491	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.2	222 of 493	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.8	250 of 497	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.2	217 of 491	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.7	140 of 490	71.4%	★★★★☆
2021	88.5	63 of 538	88.3%	★★★★☆
2019	89.7	38 of 522	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	85.5	77 of 532	85.5%	★★★★☆
2017	84.7	78 of 519	85.0%	★★★★☆
2016	88.9	38 of 518	92.7%	★★★★★
2015	86.7	65 of 551	88.2%	★★★★☆
2013	72.2	193 of 557	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.4	258 of 564	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	71.5	202 of 565	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	78.1	125 of 579	78.4%	★★★★☆
2009	77.2	129 of 566	77.2%	★★★★☆
2008	79.8	90 of 565	84.1%	★★★★☆
2007	79.6	93 of 568	83.6%	★★★★☆
2006	77.0	130 of 570	77.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	86.1	58 of 445	87.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	37.2	186 of 246	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	29.5	197 of 248	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.5	197 of 250	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.5	191 of 262	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	54.8	134 of 252	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	79.9	48 of 327	85.3%	★★★★☆
2019	80.4	42 of 295	85.8%	★★★★☆
2018	76.1	67 of 296	77.4%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	68.2	87 of 258	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.5	104 of 252	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.7	104 of 250	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.6	65 of 249	73.9%	★★★★☆
2022	94.2	6 of 250	97.6%	★★★★★
2021	94.4	5 of 275	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	84.2	37 of 259	85.7%	★★★★☆
2018	80.3	49 of 249	80.3%	★★★★☆
2017	89.0	14 of 250	94.4%	★★★★★
2016	85.6	29 of 246	88.2%	★★★★☆
2015	87.9	23 of 280	91.8%	★★★★★
2013	77.4	58 of 278	79.1%	★★★★☆
2012	75.9	68 of 272	75.0%	★★★★☆
2011	82.5	14 of 269	94.8%	★★★★★
2010	81.6	25 of 268	90.7%	★★★★★
2009	72.2	88 of 255	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	75.8	62 of 252	75.4%	★★★★☆
2007	76.8	50 of 250	80.0%	★★★★☆
2006	72.9	73 of 248	70.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	90.2	15 of 235	93.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2018	73.6	45 of 164	72.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	48.3	78 of 150	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.9	98 of 153	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	66.0	49 of 154	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	91.4	4 of 151	97.4%	★★★★★
2021	92.9	2 of 175	98.9%	★★★★★
2019	73.5	41 of 166	75.3%	★★★★☆
2018	62.3	64 of 168	61.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Male (2021)87th percentile~ school

White (2026)24th percentile-32 vs school

Middle school

Female (2021)94th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2018)73rd percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)48th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts64%+12 vs state

Mathematics55%+8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)	SBAC English Language Arts (2026)					SBAC Mathematics (2026)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Salem Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	200 Hartford Rd.	Salem	06420	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 859-0267	389	35	11.0	23.9%	318 (81.7%)	6 (1.5%)	37 (9.5%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.9%)	61.7	214^th of 491 public elementary schools	56.4%		59.2	222^nd of 493 public elementary schools	55.0%	8			66.0	55.0	57.7	78.0	55.9	78.7	40.0	50.0	65.9	37.5	$22,720
Oakdale School	Public	K-5	30 Indiana Circle	Oakdale	06370	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Montville School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 859-1800	271	25	10.9	34.7%	189 (69.7%)	8 (3.0%)	46 (17.0%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.9%)	64.1	201^st of 491 public elementary schools	59.1%		59.3	218^th of 493 public elementary schools	55.8%	17	71.4	43.6	56.9	64.3					64.3				$21,204
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Chesterfield Rd.	Oakdale	06370	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Montville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 848-9241	296	25	11.7	40.5%	207 (69.9%)	10 (3.4%)	50 (16.9%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.4%)	56	234^th of 491 public elementary schools	52.3%		68.3	181^st of 493 public elementary schools	63.3%	53	53.4	46.0	58.5	62.1			56.0	62.3	48.3				$20,535
Lyme Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-5	478 Hamburg Road	Lyme	06371	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 18	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 434-1233	226	18	12.6	23.0%	196 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.8%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)								(n/a)							77.5	78.8					$24,089
Jack Jackter Intermediate School	Public	3-5	215 Halls Hill Rd.	Colchester	06415	Capitol Planning Region	Colchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 537-9421	509	39	13.0	27.3%	414 (81.3%)	5 (1.0%)	53 (10.4%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.7%)	59	224^th of 491 public elementary schools	54.4%		64.2	206^th of 493 public elementary schools	58.2%	18	56.5	51.2	54.4	57.6			62.3	61.5	55.6				$19,606
Colchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	315 Halls Hill Rd.	Colchester	06415	Capitol Planning Region	Colchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 537-0717	552	47	11.7	27.2%	449 (81.3%)	21 (3.8%)	55 (10.0%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.3%)								(n/a)													$20,209
Fields Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-8	8 Bozrah St. Ext.	Bozrah	06334	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Bozrah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 887-2561	180	18	10.0	35.0%	145 (80.6%)	1 (0.6%)	19 (10.6%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.7%)								(n/a)												66.7	$28,985
Thomas W. Mahan School	Public	PK, KG-5	94 Salem Tpke.	Norwich	06360	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Norwich School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 823-4205	257	23	11.3	72.4%	78 (30.4%)	31 (12.1%)	82 (31.9%)	49 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.2%)	51.1	253^rd of 491 public elementary schools	48.5%		41.4	273^rd of 493 public elementary schools	44.6%	20		64.7					73.5	28.1	35.5				$29,526
East Haddam Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	45 Joe Williams Rd.	Moodus	06469	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	East Haddam School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 873-5076	340	28	12.1	28.5%	307 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)								(n/a)		62.0					59.5						$21,196
Flanders School	Public	K-4	167 Boston Post Rd.	East Lyme	06333	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	East Lyme School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 739-8475	242	23	10.7	16.9%	175 (72.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.7%)	18 (7.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (11.2%)	73.2	160^th of 491 public elementary schools	67.4%		88.2	43^rd of 493 public elementary schools	91.3%	117		60.4	75.9				54.7	77.4					$24,023

Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Salem Elementary School?

Students at Salem Elementary School are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Salem Elementary School a good school?

Salem Elementary School ranks 214^th of 491 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Salem Elementary School in?

Salem School District

How many students attend Salem Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 389 students attended Salem Elementary School.

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