VAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
South Salem Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Salem, Virginia|Salem City Public Schools
Salem, VA 24153
School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
389
Student:Teacher
13.4:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Salem City Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
40.9%
Phone
(540)387-2478School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
75-79%
Math Proficiency
70-74%
Chronic Absenteeism
6.5%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.8:1
Near average in VADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,892
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 49%Local 40%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$289,094
+3.1% YoY
Roanoke, VA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
371
Current enrollment
Stable(-6% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about South Salem Elementary
Enrollment at South Salem Elementary stands at 389 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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