New Salem Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Marshville, North Carolina 28103 · Union County Public Schools
#227 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#19074 of 50,301 nationally
About New Salem Elementary
New Salem Elementary is a public elementary located in Marshville, in the Union County Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 249 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 227th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 249.
There are 4 schools in Marshville; New Salem Elementary ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
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 New Salem Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near New Salem Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Piedmont High
Monroe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,270 students · 12 km away
Piedmont Middle
Monroe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
980 students · 12 km away
Oakboro Choice STEM
Oakboro · Public elementary · Grades K–8
353 students · 12 km away
Stanfield Elementary
Stanfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
483 students · 12 km away
Unionville Elementary
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
679 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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248 students
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248 students
Courtney Elementary
Yadkinville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
Glendale Acres Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
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South Greenville Elementary
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Salem Elementary a good school?
New Salem Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 58.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #227 of 1,457 in North Carolina. 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 New Salem Elementary rank in North Carolina?
New Salem Elementary ranks #227 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #19074 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend New Salem Elementary?
New Salem Elementary had 249 students in 2025.
Is New Salem Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
New Salem Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near New Salem Elementary?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of New Salem Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.