William T. Barron Elementary School

www.sau57.org/barron

377 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

William T. Barron Elementary School, located at 55 Butler Street in Salem, New Hampshire, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Salem School District (SAU 57). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Barron Elementary strives to prepare its pupils for future success by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of community responsibility.

As part of the broader Salem school system, Barron Elementary benefits from a collaborative educational framework that prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community. The school utilizes its resources to provide students with the necessary tools and support to thrive in an evolving educational landscape. For those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, or administrative policies, further information can be found on their official website at [http://www.sau57.org/barron](http://www.sau57.org/barron).

377

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William T. Barron Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	44
Black	1
Asian	8
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
307 (81.4%)
Hispanic
44 (11.7%)
Two or More
16 (4.2%)
Asian
8 (2.1%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Salem School District
Phone:	(603)893-7067
Website:	http://www.sau57.org/barron
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 56

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 60