VAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
West Salem Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Salem, Virginia|Salem City Public Schools
Salem, VA 24153
School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
407
Student:Teacher
16.3:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Salem City Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
40.3%
Phone
(540)387-2503School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
75-79%
Math Proficiency
70-74%
Chronic Absenteeism
6.1%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1
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)
375
Current enrollment
Declining(-19% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about West Salem Elementary
As of the most recent data, 407 students are enrolled at West Salem Elementary. It is a Primary school within the local district.
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