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#389 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 38% in state
Salem Elementary School
Elementary School · Bryant School District · Bryant, AR
A Bryant School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 NW FOURTH ST, Bryant, AR 72022
- Math 60% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salem Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Salem Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,233/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bryant), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,471
Median home value
$221,200
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Christian AcPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Hurricane Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Collegeville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Springhill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 534 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bryant School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $10,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salem Elementary School is listed in BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salem Elementary School
Salem Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bryant, AR, part of Bryant School District, serving approximately 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salem Elementary School
What grades does Salem Elementary School serve?
Salem Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salem Elementary School rank in AR?
Salem Elementary School ranks #389 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Salem Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salem Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Salem Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salem Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Salem Elementary School a charter school?
No, Salem Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salem Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Salem Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salem Elementary School?
41.6% of students at Salem Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Saline County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (501) 316-0263
- Area population (ZIP 72022)
- 18,350
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 36
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72022; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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