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Salem Elementary
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
6116 Old Jenks Rd,
Apex, NC
Wake County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Derrick Evans
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
66%
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Math Proficiency
72%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
57
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Full Time Teachers
57
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Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%
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GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
16%
State Average
19.2%
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Science
27.1%
State Average
20.8%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
414:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.7%
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Female
48.3%
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White
48%
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Asian
24.1%
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Hispanic
18%
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Black
7.5%
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Two or more races
2.2%
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Native American
<1%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/18/2019
The principle and teachers are so enthusiastic to teach students. I was able to participate in the school activities and get my child's information easily. My child was so happy for her daily school life.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/5/2026
Salem Elementary has been a wonderful school for both our children. Our children have thrived in the environment both academically and socially. Salem offers after school opportunities for kids to experience the arts, like school plays, etc. which not all schools offer. And the teachers and principa...
6/20/2025
We have had the most incredible experience at this school. My kids absolutely love it, the teachers are incredible, the administration is wonderful and they are learning so much. We consider ourselves extremely blessed to attend this school and would recommend it to everyone.
1/27/2025
Quality of teachers vary. My child really liked their PE teacher, but was always scared of the music teacher. We really wanted to love this school but counseling and administrative staff, handle bullying poorly. Punishment for the bully was a complete joke and the school failed to create and foster...
10/30/2023
Teachers are good, administration and leadership fail. I am not one to play the racial card, but I feel like I have been discriminated against for the first time in my life and my child is suffering for it. I am going to transfer as soon as I can because my child does not deserve to be emotionally d...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$349K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
111
Average Home Value
$696,506
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
23%
Average Household Income
$174,234
% of College Grads
75.9%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
3,260 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
16.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
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- 6th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Davis Drive Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Fred G. Bond Metro Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Salem Pond Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Sears Farm Road Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Thomas E. Brooks Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Ed Yerha Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pickleball
White Oak Creek Greenway
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Brookstone Pool Playground
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Playground
Batchelor Branch Greenway
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
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Salem Elementary is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Apex, NC and is served by the Wake County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 962 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Salem Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $696,506. Discover additional schools in the area, like Apex High School, Green Level High School, Thales Academy Apex 4-12, and more. Learn more about what Apex has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Salem Elementary.