Salem Elementary School

Salem Elementary School serves 435 students in grades kindergarten through sixth in Salem, Arkansas, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1 and 27 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school has earned strong recognition, ranking #161 out of 1,044 Arkansas elementary schools and placing in the 85th percentile statewide with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. Academically, Salem Elementary demonstrates solid performance with an impressive 8.9 out of 10 academic score.

Students show consistent achievement across core subjects, with 55% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 56% reach proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to providing quality education in a close-knit learning environment. The school serves a community in Fulton County where the median household income is $35,076 and the median home value is $95,400.

With 17% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a poverty rate of 24.3%, the school works with families from diverse economic backgrounds to support student success. Salem Elementary School is situated in a remote rural area of Arkansas, providing students with a small-town educational experience where teachers and staff can develop meaningful relationships with students and families in this tight-knit community of 3,355 residents.

Located in a rural area, Salem Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.