Salem Heights Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Salem, Oregon 97302 · Salem-Keizer SD 24J
#364 of 678 elementary schools in Oregon
#32582 of 50,301 nationally
About Salem Heights Elementary School
Salem Heights Elementary School is a public elementary located in Salem, in the Salem-Keizer SD 24J school district of Oregon, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 245 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 364th of 678 ranked elementary schools in Oregon. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (65th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 245.
There are 55 schools in Salem; Salem Heights Elementary School ranks 20th of 54 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.4
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 Heights Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Salem Heights Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Candalaria Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students · 987 m away
Wright Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students · 1.0 km away
Morningside Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students · 1.5 km away
McKinley Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
269 students · 1.5 km away
Judson Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
811 students · 1.8 km away
South Salem High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,195 students · 2.1 km away
Liberty Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students · 2.2 km away
Leslie Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students · 2.2 km away
Schirle Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students · 2.8 km away
Sprague High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,712 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Oregon with a comparable Enrollment.
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246 students
Oceanlake Elementary School
Lincoln City · Public elementary · Grades K–2
246 students
Creston Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
Sunnyslope Elementary School
Roseburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
East Sutherlin Primary School
Sutherlin · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
246 students
Spring Creek Elementary School
Eugene · Public elementary · Grades K–5
247 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Salem Heights Elementary School a good school?
Salem Heights Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 39.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #364 of 678 in Oregon. 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 Heights Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Salem Heights Elementary School ranks #364 of 678 elementary schools in Oregon and #32582 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Salem Heights Elementary School?
Salem Heights Elementary School had 245 students in 2025.
Is Salem Heights Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Salem Heights Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Salem Heights Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Salem Heights Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.