West Salem Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Salem, Virginia 24153 · Salem City Public Schools
#208 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#2038 of 50,301 nationally
About West Salem Elementary
West 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 375 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 86.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 208th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (61th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 375.
There are 11 schools in Salem; West Salem Elementary ranks 5th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)85%
- Reading proficiency (30%)83%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
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 West Salem Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Salem Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Salem High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,202 students · 402 m away
G.W. Carver Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students · 2.0 km away
South Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students · 2.2 km away
Andrew Lewis Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students · 2.4 km away
Fort Lewis Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students · 3.8 km away
East Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students · 4.7 km away
Glen Cove Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students · 5.5 km away
Glenvar Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students · 5.8 km away
Glenvar Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students · 5.9 km away
Glenvar High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
620 students · 5.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
Captain John Smith Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
Eastern Montgomery Elementary
Elliston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
376 students
Woodberry Hills Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
Columbia Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Salem Elementary a good school?
West Salem Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 86.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #208 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 West Salem Elementary rank in Virginia?
West Salem Elementary ranks #208 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #2038 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Salem Elementary?
West Salem Elementary had 375 students in 2025.
Is West Salem Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
West Salem Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Salem Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Salem Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.