Salem Upper Elem.
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Salem, Missouri 65560 · Salem R-80
#945 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#38570 of 50,301 nationally
About Salem Upper Elem.
Salem Upper Elem. is a public elementary located in Salem, in the Salem R-80 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 2–5. In 2025 it enrolled 335 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 945th of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 335.
There are 8 schools in Salem; Salem Upper Elem. ranks 6th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
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 Upper Elem. by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Salem Upper Elem.
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wm. H. Lynch Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
257 students · 1.7 km away
Salem Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
254 students · 2.6 km away
Salem Sr. High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
606 students · 2.7 km away
North Wood Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
155 students · 5.8 km away
Oak Hill Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–8
149 students · 6.7 km away
Green Forest Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–8
152 students · 14 km away
Dent-Phelps Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
256 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
Compass Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
335 students
Crane Elem.
Crane · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
336 students
Sherwood Elem.
Creighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Meadowmere Elem.
Grandview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
336 students
Alexander Doniphan Elem.
Liberty · Public elementary · Grades K–5
336 students
Field Elem.
ST Joseph · Public elementary · Grades K–6
336 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Salem Upper Elem. a good school?
Salem Upper Elem. has a Success Index (US) of 30.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #945 of 1,159 in Missouri. 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 Upper Elem. rank in Missouri?
Salem Upper Elem. ranks #945 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #38570 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Salem Upper Elem.?
Salem Upper Elem. had 335 students in 2025.
Is Salem Upper Elem. a elementary school or a high school?
Salem Upper Elem. is classified as a elementary covering Grades 2–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Salem Upper Elem.?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Salem Upper Elem.; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.