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#263 of 480 schools in NH
Dr. L. F. Soule School
Elementary School · Salem School District · Salem, NH
A Salem School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
173 South Policy St., Salem, NH 03079
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. L. F. Soule School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. L. F. Soule School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,084/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,339
Median home value
$438,500
Median rent
$1,487/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary A. Fisk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Merrimack Valley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| William E. Lancaster SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 298 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Salem School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. L. F. Soule School is listed in Salem School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. L. F. Soule School
Dr. L. F.
Soule School is a public elementary school in Salem, NH, part of Salem School District, serving approximately 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. L. F. Soule School
What grades does Dr. L. F. Soule School serve?
Dr. L. F. Soule School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dr. L. F. Soule School?
Dr. L. F. Soule School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. L. F. Soule School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. L. F. Soule School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. L. F. Soule School rank in NH?
Dr. L. F. Soule School ranks #263 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Dr. L. F. Soule School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. L. F. Soule School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Dr. L. F. Soule School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. L. F. Soule School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dr. L. F. Soule School a charter school?
No, Dr. L. F. Soule School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. L. F. Soule School a Title I school?
No, Dr. L. F. Soule School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. L. F. Soule School?
23.5% of students at Dr. L. F. Soule 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
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (603) 893-7053
- Area population (ZIP 03079)
- 30,646
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 03079; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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