East Salem Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Salem, Virginia 24153 · Salem City Public Schools
#689 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#11923 of 50,301 nationally
About East Salem Elementary
East Salem Elementary is a public elementary located in Salem, in the Salem City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 378 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 689th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 378.
There are 11 schools in Salem; East Salem Elementary ranks 11th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
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 East Salem Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near East Salem Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hidden Valley Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students · 2.4 km away
Andrew Lewis Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students · 2.4 km away
G.W. Carver Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students · 2.7 km away
Fairview Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students · 2.9 km away
Oak Grove Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students · 3.4 km away
Westside Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
624 students · 3.9 km away
Woodrow Wilson Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students · 4.0 km away
Roanoke Valley Governor's School
Roanoke · Public other
· 4.5 km away
Patrick Henry High
Roanoke · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,030 students · 4.6 km away
Virginia Heights Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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378 students
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378 students
Woodberry Hills Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
Columbia Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
Perrymont Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
Frequently asked questions
Is East Salem Elementary a good school?
East Salem Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 69.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #689 of 1,142 in Virginia. 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 East Salem Elementary rank in Virginia?
East Salem Elementary ranks #689 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #11923 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East Salem Elementary?
East Salem Elementary had 378 students in 2025.
Is East Salem Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
East Salem Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near East Salem Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of East Salem Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.