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
389 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
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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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%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.8 8 Reviews
5.0 Parent
7/17/2019
South Salem is an excellent school with strong teachers and leaderships. It is a warm and welcoming environment.
5.0 Parent
7/17/2019
South Salem has some of the best teachers and staff offering a positive and inclusive environment for students. The Administration is awesome and easy to work with. The programs and activities offered are diverse and usually have a positive turnout.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
5.0 parent
7/17/2019
Excellent! The teachers, staff, and administration are wonderful!
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.
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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South Salem Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Salem, VA and is served by the Salem City Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 389 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. South Salem Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Salem High School, HopeTree Academy, North Cross School, and more. Learn more about what Salem has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Salem Elementary School.

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