Excellent
#22 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 2% in state
Salem Elementary School
Elementary School · Mount Pleasant Comm School District · Mt. Pleasant, IA
A Mount Pleasant Comm School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 East Madison Street, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
- Math 93% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salem Elementary School score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 89% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low158/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,406
Median home value
$164,100
Median rent
$812/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52641; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Mount Pleasant Comm School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | Not available | 212 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | Not available | 211 | Compare → |
| Van Allen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 328 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mount Pleasant Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salem Elementary School is listed in Mount Pleasant Comm 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 Mt. Pleasant, IA, part of Mount Pleasant Comm School District, serving approximately 92 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 1,280 schools in IA.
State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% 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 92 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School is 13.1:1. 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 IA?
Salem Elementary School ranks #22 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Salem Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salem Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% 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?
40.2% 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
- 92
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (319) 258-7799
- Area population (ZIP 52641)
- 12,796
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 52641; 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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