East Salem Elementary

salem.k12.va.us/east

378 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

East Salem Elementary School, located at 1765 Boulevard in Salem, Virginia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Salem City School Division. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing the development of essential academic skills, character education, and a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population while preparing them for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core academic mission, East Salem Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community and benefits from the collaborative efforts of staff, parents, and neighbors. The school prioritizes a strong home-to-school connection, encouraging parental involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. Through a variety of programs and school-wide initiatives, East Salem seeks to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates student achievement and promotes a sense of belonging for every child who walks through its doors.

378

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Salem Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	94
Black	76
Asian	9
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
163 (43.1%)
Hispanic
94 (24.9%)
Black
76 (20.1%)
Two or More
35 (9.3%)
Asian
9 (2.4%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Salem City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)375-7001
Website:	http://salem.k12.va.us/east
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
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 22

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 81