Salome Elementary School

Salome Consolidated Elementary District (4514)
38128 Saguaro & Main
Salome, AZ 85348
119 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Salome Elementary School, located in the rural community of Salome, Arizona, serves as the primary educational hub for the local student population. Situated at the intersection of Saguaro and Main, the school operates as part of the Salome Consolidated Elementary District. Because it is located in a remote desert area of La Paz County, the school plays a vital role in the community, often acting as a focal point for local families and providing essential educational resources in a region where such facilities are spread across significant distances.

As a small, community-oriented institution, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction for students in the elementary grades. While the school manages a limited student body, it emphasizes a personalized learning environment that strives to meet the unique needs of rural Arizona students. The school functions as the heartbeat of the Salome community, fostering strong relationships between staff, parents, and students while navigating the challenges and opportunities associated with providing quality education in a quiet, high-desert setting.
119
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    78 (65.5%)
  • White
    38 (31.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.7%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Salome Consolidated Elementary District (4514)
Phone: (928)859-3339
Website: http://www.salomek8.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 10
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 12
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 11
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 18
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Wenden Elementary School
Wenden Elementary District (4512)
68 Students
71001 Santa Fe Ave
Wenden, AZ 85357 (5.5 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th