East Salem Elementary vs Westside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
Westside Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
624 students
| Measure | East Salem Elementary Salem, Virginia | Westside Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #689 of 1,142 | #1000 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11923 of 50,301 | #19684 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 378 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 65% |
| city | Salem | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Salem Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 57.9).
- •East Salem Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 65%).
- •East Salem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •East Salem Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 98.9%).
- •Westside Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •Westside Elementary is the larger school with 624 students compared with 378.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Salem Elementary better than Westside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Salem Elementary ranks higher (69.1 vs 57.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Salem Elementary and Westside Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Salem and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Salem Elementary: 378. Westside Elementary: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Salem Elementary and Westside Elementary rank in Virginia?
East Salem Elementary is 689th of 1,142 and Westside Elementary is 1000th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).