South Salem Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Salem, Virginia 24153 · Salem City Public Schools
#98 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#857 of 50,301 nationally
About South Salem Elementary
South 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 371 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 89.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 98th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 371.
There are 11 schools in Salem; South Salem Elementary ranks 1st of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)91%
- Reading proficiency (30%)81%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)40.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.3
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 South Salem Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 91%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Salem Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Salem High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,202 students · 2.0 km away
West Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students · 2.2 km away
G.W. Carver Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students · 2.5 km away
Fort Lewis Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students · 2.7 km away
Andrew Lewis Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students · 2.9 km away
Glenvar Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students · 4.8 km away
East Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students · 4.9 km away
Glenvar Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students · 4.9 km away
Glenvar High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
620 students · 4.9 km away
Hidden Valley Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Axton Elementary
Axton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
Blackstone Primary
Blackstone · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
371 students
Tazewell Intermediate
North Tazewell · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
371 students
Jackson-Via Elementary
Charlottesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
370 students
Kenbridge Elementary
Kenbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
Crewe Primary
Crewe · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
370 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Salem Elementary a good school?
South Salem Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 89.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #98 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 South Salem Elementary rank in Virginia?
South Salem Elementary ranks #98 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #857 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Salem Elementary?
South Salem Elementary had 371 students in 2025.
Is South Salem Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
South Salem Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Salem Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Salem Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.