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#185 of 480 schools in NH
Top 38% in state
William T. Barron Elementary School
Elementary School · Salem School District · Salem, NH
A Salem School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
55 Butler St., Salem, NH 03079
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William T. Barron Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
12.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William T. Barron Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Comprehensive Grammar SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 1,033 | Compare → |
| Growing Years Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| North Salem Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | Not available | 363 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Salem School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 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
William T. Barron Elementary School is listed in Salem School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William T. Barron Elementary School
William T. Barron Elementary School is a public elementary school in Salem, NH, part of Salem School District, serving approximately 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 480 schools in NH.
State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William T. Barron Elementary School
What grades does William T. Barron Elementary School serve?
William T. Barron Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend William T. Barron Elementary School?
William T. Barron Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William T. Barron Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William T. Barron Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William T. Barron Elementary School rank in NH?
William T. Barron Elementary School ranks #185 of 480 schools in NH.
What is William T. Barron Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
William T. Barron Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 William T. Barron Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William T. Barron Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William T. Barron Elementary School a charter school?
No, William T. Barron Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William T. Barron Elementary School a Title I school?
No, William T. Barron Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William T. Barron Elementary School?
12.9% of students at William T. Barron 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
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (603) 893-7067
- 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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