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#1076 of 2,105 schools in WI
Salem Elementary
Elementary School · Salem School District · Salem, WI
An elementary school in Salem, WI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 160, Salem, WI 53168
- Math 57% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salem Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Salem Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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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
$104,712
Median home value
$289,500
Median rent
$1,268/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53168; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor-wilmot GradeEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Bristol ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 814 | Compare → |
| Riverview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Mary Kay Mcneill ElcEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK | 4.7 mi | 139 | 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.
Salem School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,556NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salem Elementary is listed in Salem School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salem Elementary
Salem Elementary is a public elementary school in Salem, WI, part of Salem School District, serving approximately 957 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,076 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salem Elementary
What grades does Salem Elementary serve?
Salem Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Salem Elementary?
Salem Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 957 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salem Elementary rank in WI?
Salem Elementary ranks #1,076 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Salem Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Salem Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Salem Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salem Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Salem Elementary a charter school?
No, Salem Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salem Elementary a Title I school?
No, Salem Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salem Elementary?
36.6% of students at Salem 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 957
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kenosha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (262) 843-2356
- Area population (ZIP 53168)
- 9,381
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53168; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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