Salem Elementary School

Salem Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mt. Pleasant, IA, part of the Mount Pleasant Comm School District. The school serves approximately 92 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 94.3th percentile among IA schools — an above average rating overall. Students demonstrate 89% proficiency in math, 14 points above the state average and 83% in reading/language arts, 10 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (7.9/10).

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $63,406, where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 92 students, Salem Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

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.