Salem City School District
1,309 Students
3 Schools
District Overview
Located at 205 Walnut Street in Salem, New Jersey, the Salem City School District is a fully operational, traditional public school system dedicated to serving families across the region. Situated in a fringe town setting within the broader Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area, the district operates three academic facilities that provide a complete educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Functioning as a comprehensive public school entity rather than a charter district, Salem City offers a cohesive learning pathway where local youth can grow academically and socially from early childhood programs all the way to high school graduation.
In the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates 1,309 enrolled students, supported by a well-rounded operational structure designed to foster strong academic outcomes. To serve its student body effectively, Salem City School District maintains a robust professional workforce totaling 328 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes 176 classroom teachers, 29 instructional aides, and 123 dedicated support personnel, providing a high level of individual guidance and administrative stability across all three campuses. For parents, students, and educational researchers, the district represents a deeply rooted, community-focused system offering dedicated resources and a structured environment tailored to modern learning needs.
In the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates 1,309 enrolled students, supported by a well-rounded operational structure designed to foster strong academic outcomes. To serve its student body effectively, Salem City School District maintains a robust professional workforce totaling 328 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes 176 classroom teachers, 29 instructional aides, and 123 dedicated support personnel, providing a high level of individual guidance and administrative stability across all three campuses. For parents, students, and educational researchers, the district represents a deeply rooted, community-focused system offering dedicated resources and a structured environment tailored to modern learning needs.
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Total Schools
1,309
Total Students
176.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 198 |
| Hispanic | 249 |
| Black | 811 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 39 |
| American Indian | 8 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Black811 (62.0%)
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Hispanic249 (19.0%)
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White198 (15.1%)
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Two or More39 (3.0%)
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American Indian8 (0.6%)
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Asian2 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.2%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 3 |
| Students: | 1,309* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 176.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.4 |
Schools in Salem City School District
Found 3 Schools
387 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
393 Students
High School 9th - 12th
472 Students
Middle School 3rd - 8th