What grades does Salem Avenue Elementary serve?

As a Primary school, Salem Avenue Elementary serves students in Hagerstown, MD. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Salem Avenue Elementary located?

You can find Salem Avenue Elementary in Hagerstown, MD.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Avenue Elementary?

At Salem Avenue Elementary, there are approximately 14.1 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Hagerstown, MD?

Salem Avenue Elementary is among the schools serving Hagerstown, MD. The school is part of the local school system.

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Salem Avenue Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Hagerstown, Maryland|Washington County Public Schools

Hagerstown, MD 21740

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Oct

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Association DayEvent

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

705

Student:Teacher

14.1:1

Locale

Urban

District

Washington County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

87.1%

Phone

(301)766-8313

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

12%

12th percentile in MD

Math Proficiency

22th percentile in MD

Chronic Absenteeism

28.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

43 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1

Near average in MD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

669

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.14

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,937

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,596

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$19,379

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 55%Local 29%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.1%

Below 150% poverty line

5.0%

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Uninsured residents

11.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,952

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,620

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

678 (26%)

Specific Learning Disability

546 (21%)

Autism

379 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

359 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

236 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

177 (7%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

713

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Jul 17, 2026

Calendar Event

Event

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Washington County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Association Day No School - Washington County Public Schools	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Washington County Public Schools	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Washington County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Washington County Public Schools	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Washington County Public Schools	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Washington County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day No School - Washington County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Washington County Public Schools	Event	—