Salem Elementary School

www.mtpcsd.org

86 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Salem Elementary School, located at 412 E. Jackson St. in Salem, Iowa, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. As part of the Mount Pleasant Community School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students. Its location in the small, historic town of Salem reflects a commitment to supporting families in a rural, close-knit setting, emphasizing a personalized approach to early childhood and primary education.

The school is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and character development within its student body. By utilizing standard Iowa core curricula and maintaining a collaborative relationship with the broader district, Salem Elementary strives to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school. Through its community-centered atmosphere, the school acts as a focal point for local families, working to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all young learners in the area.

Total Students

7.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salem Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	2

White
81 (94.2%)
Black
2 (2.3%)
Two or More
2 (2.3%)
Hispanic
1 (1.2%)

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:	Mount Pleasant Comm School District
Phone:	(319)258-7799
Website:	http://www.mtpcsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	86
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 14