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Salem Elementary School

Public K-4

 810 East Tenth Street
       Berwick, PA  18603

(570) 759-6400

District: Berwick Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
510th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,947 Help


Students who attend Salem Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Berwick Area Middle School
High:    Berwick Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  372

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.1%
Hispanic:
10.5%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Compare Details Salem Elementary School ranks better than 66.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Berwick Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.1%), Hispanic (10.5%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School is 12.4. 1 elementary schools in the Berwick Area 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 $15,947. 1 elementary schools in the Berwick Area School District spend more per student.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Berwick Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Berwick Area School District 337th of 599 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.46 911th 1302 30.0%
2004 49.82 786th 1308 39.9%
2005 61.19 600th 1299 53.8%
2006 60.40 702nd 1545 54.6%
2007 55.24 850th 1555 45.3%
2008 56.83 824th 1551 46.9%
2009 53.51 901st 1549 41.8%
2010 63.45 676th 1579 57.2%
2011 62.60 710th 1597 55.5%
2012 58.09 878th 1599 45.1%
2013 62.74 704th 1519 53.7%
2014 72.08 448th 1467 69.5%
2015 77.19 320th 1474 78.3%
2016 68.56 555th 1554 64.3%
2017 68.72 536th 1547 65.4%
2018 75.91 361st 1530 76.4%
2019 78.89 306th 1544 80.2%
2021 81.74 232nd 1433 83.8%
2022 69.23 510th 1534 66.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Salem Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, January 8, 2017

Open Quote It is a wonderful school, with a fabulous staff, and it's located in a lovely area. My daughter currently attends Salem Elementary and I can honestly say I am even more impressed with the school than I was when I attended! Close Quote



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 609 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1989 525 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1990 503 1 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1991 462 0 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1992 506 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 518 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1994 530 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1995 529 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1996 529 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1997 553 5 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 562
1998 536 5 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1999 529 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2000 505 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2001 499 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2002 484 6 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2003 484 6 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2004 463 5 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 476
2005 437 6 1 10 3 n/a n/a 0 457
2006 435 8 1 16 2 n/a n/a 0 462
2007 431 11 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2008 407 15 4 26 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2009 397 14 10 25 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2010 396 9 8 21 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2011 412 10 5 24 0 0 4 0 455
2012 418 6 4 28 0 0 7 0 463
2013 414 11 4 31 2 0 6 0 468
2014 412 11 1 35 3 1 5 0 468
2015 408 9 2 34 4 0 10 0 467
2016 408 12 2 36 2 0 10 0 470
2017 344 10 2 30 2 0 9 0 397
2018 328 10 4 35 3 0 10 0 390
2019 323 11 3 36 0 0 8 0 381
2020 301 10 5 32 0 0 10 0 358
2021 298 10 6 38 0 0 7 0 359
2022 313 7 3 39 0 0 10 0 372

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 612 33.8 18.1 n/a
1989 533 27.0 19.7 n/a
1990 516 29.0 17.7 0
1991 473 32.5 14.5 n/a
1992 511 29.0 17.6 n/a
1993 524 30.0 17.5 n/a
1994 535 33.0 16.2 n/a
1995 531 34.0 15.6 n/a
1996 531 34.0 15.6 n/a
1997 562 34.0 16.5 n/a
1998 544 35.0 15.5 n/a
1999 535 34.0 15.7 n/a
2000 513 34.0 15.1 35.7
2001 508 35.0 14.5 34.3
2002 496 32.2 15.4 32.3
2003 496 32.2 15.4 32.3
2004 476 32.3 14.7 36.3
2005 457 29.1 15.7 35
2006 462 29.1 15.9 40.3
2007 468 30.2 15.5 45.9
2008 454 33.3 13.6 46.3
2009 446 32.5 13.7 44.4
2010 434 33.0 13.1 50.2
2011 455 34.3 13.2 47.9
2012 463 31.5 14.6 51.6
2013 468 34.5 13.5 53.6
2014 468 35.5 13.1 55.3
2015 467 36.0 12.9 58.2
2016 470 35.0 13.4 62.6
2017 397 31.4 12.6 63.2
2018 390 31.4 12.3 64.9
2019 381 31.2 12.1 58.5
2020 358 28.9 12.3 100
2021 359 26.9 13.3 99.2
2022 372 29.8 12.4 99.2

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 612 33.8 18.1 n/a
1989 533 27.0 19.7 n/a
1990 516 29.0 17.7 0
1991 473 32.5 14.5 n/a
1992 511 29.0 17.6 n/a
1993 524 30.0 17.5 n/a
1994 535 33.0 16.2 n/a
1995 531 34.0 15.6 n/a
1996 531 34.0 15.6 n/a
1997 562 34.0 16.5 n/a
1998 544 35.0 15.5 n/a
1999 535 34.0 15.7 n/a
2000 513 34.0 15.1 35.7
2001 508 35.0 14.5 34.3
2002 496 32.2 15.4 32.3
2003 496 32.2 15.4 32.3
2004 476 32.3 14.7 36.3
2005 457 29.1 15.7 35
2006 462 29.1 15.9 40.3
2007 468 30.2 15.5 45.9
2008 454 33.3 13.6 46.3
2009 446 32.5 13.7 44.4
2010 434 33.0 13.1 50.2
2011 455 34.3 13.2 47.9
2012 463 31.5 14.6 51.6
2013 468 34.5 13.5 53.6
2014 468 35.5 13.1 55.3
2015 467 36.0 12.9 58.2
2016 470 35.0 13.4 62.6
2017 397 31.4 12.6 63.2
2018 390 31.4 12.3 64.9
2019 381 31.2 12.1 58.5
2020 358 28.9 12.3 100
2021 359 26.9 13.3 99.2
2022 372 29.8 12.4 99.2

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 $1,104 (8.7%) $11,565 (91.3%) $12,670
2020 $1,476 (8.5%) $15,897 (91.5%) $17,373
2021 $1,568 (9.8%) $14,379 (90.2%) $15,947

Data source: Pennsylvania 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
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
Ranks 306th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 510th of 1534 Elementary schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Salem Elementary School)7352.7
 20.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5647.8
 8.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salem Elementary School)74.658.1
 16.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.952.4
 9.5%
4th Grade Math (Salem Elementary School)69.155.9
 13.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.242.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Science (Salem Elementary School)90.289.8
 0.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.873.7
 4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Elementary School)83.165.5
 17.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.652.2
 11.4%
All Grades Math (Salem Elementary School)70.954.1
 16.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.434.4
 8%
All Grades Science (Salem Elementary School)90.289.8
 0.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6862.2
 5.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Salem Elementary School)79.161.4
 17.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.954.6
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Pandemic (2020-2021)		 Change (%)
Total Students381359
 5.8%
African American1110
 9.1%
American Indian00
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic3638
 5.6%
Pacific Islander00
White323298
 7.7%
Two or More Races87
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.5%99.2%
 40.6%



Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Elementary School

Salem Elementary School ranks 510th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Salem Elementary School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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

Middle : Berwick Area Middle School
High : Berwick Area High School

In the 2021-22 school year, 372 students attended Salem Elementary 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 Pennsylvania Department of Education. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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