Saluda Elementary School

sal.polkschools.org

142 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Saluda Elementary School, located in the small mountain town of Saluda, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for the local community within the Polk County School District. As a small, rural institution, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, where teachers and staff often maintain close relationships with students and families. The school prioritizes a supportive academic culture that focuses on foundational learning, character development, and fostering a sense of community pride among its students.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Saluda Elementary is deeply integrated into the unique spirit of its town. The school frequently leverages its scenic location to provide students with hands-on learning opportunities and a connection to the natural environment. By emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and community members, the school aims to provide a high-quality, personalized educational experience that prepares its young learners for success as they transition into the broader Polk County school system.

142

Total Students

13.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saluda Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	10
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
125 (88.0%)
Hispanic
10 (7.0%)
Two or More
4 (2.8%)
Black
2 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)

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:	Polk County Schools
Phone:	(828)894-1040
Website:	http://sal.polkschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
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 15

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 19