Salem Elementary School

Public K-5

 412 E. Jackson St.
       Salem, IA  52649


(319) 258-7799

District: Mount Pleasant Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
71st of 565 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,189 Help


Students who attend Salem Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mount Pleasant Middle School
High:    Mount Pleasant High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  97

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.9%
Hispanic:
1.0%
Two or more races:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.1% Help


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Compare Details Salem Elementary School ranks better than 87.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Mount Pleasant Community School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Salem Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Mount Pleasant Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (97.9%), Hispanic (1%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Mount Pleasant Community School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School is 13.1. 2 elementary schools in the Mount Pleasant Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Elementary School is $13,189, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Mount Pleasant Community School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Salem Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Mount Pleasant Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Pleasant Community School District 208th of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salem Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 66.33 199th 626 68.2%
2013 65.53 211th 624 66.2%
2014 78.09 77th 603 87.2%
2015 87.62 16th 616 97.4%
2016 68.04 200th 599 66.6%
2017 63.12 244th 574 57.5%
2018 76.31 103rd 567 81.8%
2019 82.78 70th 603 88.4%
2021 70.36 154th 567 72.8%
2022 84.42 49th 574 91.5%
2023 81.22 71st 565 87.4%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Salem Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 141 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1989 151 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1990 153 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1991 160 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1992 151 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1993 161 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1994 164 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1995 115 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1996 115 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1997 109 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1998 104 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1999 98 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2000 104 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a -8 100
2001 89 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2002 99 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2003 99 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2004 100 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2005 100 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2006 104 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2007 103 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2008 100 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2009 100 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2010 101 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 104
2011 124 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 127
2012 117 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 120
2013 117 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 120
2014 110 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 113
2015 92 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 94
2016 113 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 119
2017 110 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 117
2018 123 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 126
2019 109 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 117
2020 114 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 122
2021 96 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 103
2022 90 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 92
2023 95 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 97

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salem Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 141 8.3 16.9 17.7
1989 151 7.7 19.6 12.6
1990 153 7.7 19.8 13.1
1991 161 7.7 20.9 12.4
1992 151 7.0 21.5 18.5
1993 164 6.5 25.2 20.7
1994 167 7.5 22.3 24.6
1995 119 7.0 17.0 17.6
1996 119 7.0 17.0 17.6
1997 112 7.0 16.0 27.7
1998 107 7.0 15.3 21.5
1999 104 7.6 13.7 26.9
2000 100 7.6 13.2 29.6
2001 92 7.6 12.1 22.8
2002 102 7.5 13.6 36.3
2003 102 7.5 13.6 36.3
2004 106 7.5 14.1 31.1
2005 108 7.8 13.8 31.5
2006 109 6.6 16.5 29.4
2007 109 7.6 14.3 33
2008 105 7.3 14.4 31.4
2009 106 7.6 13.9 39.6
2010 104 8.1 12.8 37.5
2011 127 8.3 15.3 40.9
2012 120 9.0 13.3 35.8
2013 120 9.0 13.3 45.8
2014 113 8.0 14.1 48.7
2015 94 9.0 10.4 43.6
2016 119 8.0 14.8 38.7
2017 117 8.0 14.6 43.6
2018 126 7.8 16.1 42.9
2019 117 7.7 15.1 40.2
2020 122 7.7 15.8 47.5
2021 103 7.5 13.7 44.7
2022 92 7.5 12.2 39.1
2023 97 7.4 13.1 37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Salem Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 141 8.3 16.9 17.7
1989 151 7.7 19.6 12.6
1990 153 7.7 19.8 13.1
1991 161 7.7 20.9 12.4
1992 151 7.0 21.5 18.5
1993 164 6.5 25.2 20.7
1994 167 7.5 22.3 24.6
1995 119 7.0 17.0 17.6
1996 119 7.0 17.0 17.6
1997 112 7.0 16.0 27.7
1998 107 7.0 15.3 21.5
1999 104 7.6 13.7 26.9
2000 100 7.6 13.2 29.6
2001 92 7.6 12.1 22.8
2002 102 7.5 13.6 36.3
2003 102 7.5 13.6 36.3
2004 106 7.5 14.1 31.1
2005 108 7.8 13.8 31.5
2006 109 6.6 16.5 29.4
2007 109 7.6 14.3 33
2008 105 7.3 14.4 31.4
2009 106 7.6 13.9 39.6
2010 104 8.1 12.8 37.5
2011 127 8.3 15.3 40.9
2012 120 9.0 13.3 35.8
2013 120 9.0 13.3 45.8
2014 113 8.0 14.1 48.7
2015 94 9.0 10.4 43.6
2016 119 8.0 14.8 38.7
2017 117 8.0 14.6 43.6
2018 126 7.8 16.1 42.9
2019 117 7.7 15.1 40.2
2020 122 7.7 15.8 47.5
2021 103 7.5 13.7 44.7
2022 92 7.5 12.2 39.1
2023 97 7.4 13.1 37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Salem Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $487 (3.7%) $12,702 (96.3%) $13,189

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 70th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 71st of 565 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salem Elementary School)63.666.7
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mount Pleasant Community School District)63.858.8
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Salem Elementary School)72.793.3
 20.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mount Pleasant Community School District)58.881.5
 22.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Elementary School)10085.7
 14.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Pleasant Community School District)77.372.4
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Salem Elementary School)10092.9
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mount Pleasant Community School District)8477.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Elementary School)84.282.4
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Pleasant Community School District)71.462.4
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Salem Elementary School)94.788.2
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mount Pleasant Community School District)73.468.4
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11797
 17.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White10995
 12.8%
Two or More Races51
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.2%37.1%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Elementary School

Salem Elementary School ranks 71st of 565 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Salem Elementary School are 98% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 97 students attended Salem Elementary School.

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

Middle : Mount Pleasant Middle School
High : Mount Pleasant High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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