Salem Church Elementary

9600 Salem Church Rd.
North Chesterfield, VA 23237

574 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Salem Church Elementary, located on Salem Church Road in North Chesterfield, Virginia, is a suburban public school serving students in the Chesterfield County Public Schools district. The school is situated in a well-established residential area and acts as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a foundational approach to academics. Its educational program is designed to foster both intellectual growth and social development, typically focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to prepare students for the modern classroom.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Salem Church Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a nurturing and inclusive school culture. The school generally encourages active parental involvement and community engagement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student success. With a commitment to supporting the "whole child," the school environment is structured to promote character development, school spirit, and a sense of belonging, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to the middle school level.

574

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salem Church Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	213
Black	152
Asian	8
Two or More	41
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
213 (37.1%)
White
158 (27.5%)
Black
152 (26.5%)
Two or More
41 (7.1%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chesterfield County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)768-6215
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	438
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

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Salem Church Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Salem Church Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	280	48.8%
Male	294	51.2%

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