Very Good
#477 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 26% in state
Bradie Shrum Elementary
Elementary School · Salem Community Schools · Salem, IN
A Salem Community Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1101 N Shelby St, Salem, IN 47167
- Math 44% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bradie Shrum Elementary score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bradie Shrum Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average270/100K
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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
$57,697
Median home value
$161,500
Median rent
$726/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47167; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Salem Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bradie Shrum Elementary is listed in Salem Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bradie Shrum Elementary
Bradie Shrum Elementary is a public elementary school in Salem, IN, part of Salem Community Schools, serving approximately 782 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #477 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bradie Shrum Elementary
What grades does Bradie Shrum Elementary serve?
Bradie Shrum Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bradie Shrum Elementary?
Bradie Shrum Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 782 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradie Shrum Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradie Shrum Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bradie Shrum Elementary rank in IN?
Bradie Shrum Elementary ranks #477 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Bradie Shrum Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bradie Shrum Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Bradie Shrum Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradie Shrum Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Bradie Shrum Elementary a charter school?
No, Bradie Shrum Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bradie Shrum Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bradie Shrum Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bradie Shrum Elementary?
57.9% of students at Bradie Shrum Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 782
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (812) 833-3700
- Area population (ZIP 47167)
- 15,573
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 47167; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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