Very Good
#191 of 635 schools in WV
Top 30% in state
Salem Elementary
Elementary School · Harrison County Schools · Salem, WV
A Harrison County Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
273 Education Way, Salem, WV 26426
- Math 55% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salem Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 36 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average382/100K
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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
$52,009
Median home value
$117,700
Median rent
$563/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Elm Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 591 | Compare → |
| Johnson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 741 | Compare → |
| Lost Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 113 | Compare → |
| Nutter Fort Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 3–5 | Not available | 482 | 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.
Harrison County Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #6 of 23
- District spending per student
- $14,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salem Elementary is listed in HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salem Elementary
Salem Elementary is a public elementary school in Salem, WV, part of Harrison County Schools, serving approximately 175 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% 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 5th.
How many students attend Salem Elementary?
Salem Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary is 9.7:1. 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 WV?
Salem Elementary ranks #191 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Salem Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Salem Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (304) 326-7180
- Area population (ZIP 26426)
- 7,302
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 26426; 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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