Excellent
#208 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 11% in state
North Salem Elementary School
Elementary School · North West Hendricks Schools · North Salem, IN
A North West Hendricks Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 69, North Salem, IN 46165
- Math 76% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Salem Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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 IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Salem Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low248/100K
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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
$88,348
Median home value
$301,700
Median rent
$1,526/mo
College educated
25.6%
Homeownership
92.2%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46165; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in North West Hendricks Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsboro Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 3–5 | Not available | 311 | Compare → |
| Pittsboro Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–2 | Not available | 364 | 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.
North West Hendricks Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Salem Elementary School is listed in North West Hendricks Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Salem Elementary School
North Salem Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Salem, IN, part of North West Hendricks Schools, serving approximately 230 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #208 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Salem Elementary School
What grades does North Salem Elementary School serve?
North Salem Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend North Salem Elementary School?
North Salem Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Salem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Salem Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Salem Elementary School rank in IN?
North Salem Elementary School ranks #208 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is North Salem Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Salem Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 North Salem Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Salem Elementary School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Salem Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Salem Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Salem Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Salem Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Salem Elementary School?
21.7% of students at North 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hendricks County
- Phone
- (317) 994-3000
- Area population (ZIP 46165)
- 2,060
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 46165; 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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