Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salem Church Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salem Church Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Salem Church Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Salem Church Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Church Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1495 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
40%
19%
Black
20%
22%
White
31%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem Church Elementary School's ranking?
Salem Church Elementary School is ranked #1495 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Salem Church Elementary School often compared to?
Salem Church Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like O.b. Gates Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Salem Church Elementary School?
510 students attend Salem Church Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Salem Church Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem Church Elementary School?
Salem Church Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salem Church Elementary School offer ?
Salem Church Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Salem Church Elementary School part of?
Salem Church Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
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