Salem Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407 · Spotsylvania County Public Schools
#493 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#8738 of 50,301 nationally
About Salem Elementary
Salem Elementary is a public elementary located in Fredericksburg, in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 573 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 493rd of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 573.
There are 29 schools in Fredericksburg; Salem Elementary ranks 10th of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)81%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)64.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
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 Salem Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Salem Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Harrison Road Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
732 students · 1.9 km away
Chancellor Middle
Fredericksburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students · 2.2 km away
Chancellor High
Fredericksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,321 students · 2.3 km away
Battlefield Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
665 students · 2.4 km away
Walker-Grant Middle
Fredericksburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students · 2.5 km away
Battlefield Middle
Fredericksburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
780 students · 2.6 km away
Riverbend High
Fredericksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,913 students · 3.8 km away
Lafayette Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
812 students · 3.9 km away
Chancellor Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students · 4.3 km away
Hugh Mercer Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
859 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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573 students
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572 students
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Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
Salem Church Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
Cluster Springs Elementary
Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
Mechanicsville Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Salem Elementary a good school?
Salem Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 73.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #493 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 Salem Elementary rank in Virginia?
Salem Elementary ranks #493 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #8738 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Salem Elementary?
Salem Elementary had 573 students in 2025.
Is Salem Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Salem Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Salem Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Salem Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.