South Salem Elementary School

South Salem Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5
1600 Carolyn Rd,  Salem, VA
Salem City Schools
4.8
4.5
388 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Margaret E. Humphrey
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
77%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
5
Equity
9
Student Progress
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
290:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
79.4%
Hispanic
6.4%
Black
6.4%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.8 8 Reviews
5.0 Parent
7/17/2019
I am a proud parent of my second grade son. He started kindergarten at South, and it's been nothing short of the best experience! Great teachers and great administrative staff!! Highly recommend
5.0 NicheUser
12/26/2015
South Salem is a school that is very focused on the students and teaches them about character, how to be good citizens, and to be kind to others just as much about academics.
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4.5 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/9/2025
My kids have all gone to south salem elementary and I believe the school is excellent for general education as well as being super supportive of special needs kids. My children are thriving and I believe alot has to do with the support they have received from their teachers and staff. My kids love i...
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5.0 parent
7/17/2019
Excellent! The teachers, staff, and administration are wonderful!
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5.0 parent
7/17/2019
I have two children at South Salem. It is a warm and welcoming environment with exceptional teachers and leadership.
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5.0 other
11/2/2016
We have been at South Salem for several years and we love several things about it. The academic quality always seems to value the individual learner over just the concept by using project-based learning whenever possible. The teachers and staff also appear to all get along and want to be there. When...
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