Salem Elementary School serves 90 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Salem Elementary School?
90 students attend Salem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Salem Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Salem Elementary School offer ?
Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Salem Elementary School part of?
Salem Elementary School is part of MT Zion Community Unit School District 3.
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