Salem City School District

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.
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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

Student Demographics for Salem City School District
Demographic Student Count
White198
Hispanic249
Black811
Asian2
Two or More39
American Indian8
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    811 (62.0%)
  • Hispanic
    249 (19.0%)
  • White
    198 (15.1%)
  • Two or More
    39 (3.0%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Salem City School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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