SALEM HILLS ELEMENTARY

5899 BABCOCK TR E
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55077

www.isd199.org/schools/salemhills

281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Salem Hills Elementary is a public school located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, serving as part of the Inver Grove Heights Community Schools district (ISD 199). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academic instruction, Salem Hills Elementary prioritizes a strong sense of community and school culture. The school encourages active parent involvement and collaboration between home and the classroom to ensure each student feels valued and motivated. Through a combination of robust curriculum standards and a commitment to student well-being, the school strives to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere where every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

281

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SALEM HILLS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	84
Black	49
Asian	16
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
100 (35.6%)
Hispanic
84 (29.9%)
Black
49 (17.4%)
Two or More
31 (11.0%)
Asian
16 (5.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	INVER GROVE HEIGHTS SCHOOLS
Phone:	(651)306-7300
Website:	http://www.isd199.org/schools/salemhills
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 13

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 44