Salem Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Russell Springs, Kentucky 42642 · Russell County
#386 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#24638 of 50,301 nationally
About Salem Elementary School
Salem Elementary School is a public elementary located in Russell Springs, in the Russell County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 401 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 386th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is math proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 401.
There are 4 schools in Russell Springs; Salem Elementary School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Salem Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Salem Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Russell Springs Elementary School
Russell Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students · 7.0 km away
Russell County High School
Russell Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
859 students · 8.3 km away
Russell County Middle School
Russell Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students · 8.5 km away
Jamestown Elementary School
Jamestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Cane Run Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
Parker-Bennett-Curry School
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Bridgeport Elementary School
Frankfort · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Dry Ridge Elementary
Dry Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
West Marion Elementary School
Loretto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
Foust Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Salem Elementary School a good school?
Salem Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 50.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #386 of 707 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Salem Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Salem Elementary School ranks #386 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #24638 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School had 401 students in 2025.
Is Salem Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Salem Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Salem Elementary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Salem Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.