Salem Elementary School

Summary:

Salem Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Russell Springs, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 395 students. The school is part of the Russell County School District, which is ranked 27th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Salem Elementary School has shown fluctuating performance on state assessments, with its statewide ranking ranging from 198 to 553 out of around 700 Kentucky elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's performance on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) was mixed compared to the Russell County and state averages, with strengths in science, writing, social studies, and editing/mechanics, but weaknesses in mathematics and reading. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female and low-socioeconomic status students performing better than male and special education students.

Compared to nearby schools, Jamestown Elementary School performs similarly to Salem Elementary, while Russell Springs Elementary School consistently outperforms it. Schools in neighboring districts, such as Adair County Elementary, Monticello Elementary, and Oak Hill Elementary, also generally perform better than Salem Elementary. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families, ranging from 66.58% to 69.30%, may contribute to its relatively lower academic performance compared to some of the higher-performing nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1409 S Hwy 76
       Russell Springs, KY  42642


(270) 866-6197

District: Russell County

SchoolDigger Rank:
257th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,185 Help


Students who attend Salem Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Russell County Middle School
High:    Russell County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  399

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Hispanic:
10.3%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Salem Elementary School ranks better than 62.5% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Russell County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Salem Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Russell County School District. Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), Hispanic (10.3%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Russell County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School is 14.3, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Russell County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Elementary School is $15,185. 1 elementary schools in the Russell County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salem Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Elementary School 257th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Salem Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Russell County:

SchoolDigger ranks Russell County 27th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salem Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 78.53 107th 638 83.2%
2008 90.06 28th 651 95.7%
2009 86.00 57th 658 91.3%
2010 86.96 45th 683 93.4%
2011 79.65 97th 688 85.9%
2012 79.98 78th 713 89.1%
2013 63.35 230th 719 68.0%
2014 63.23 231st 705 67.2%
2015 58.17 276th 698 60.5%
2016 50.86 344th 690 50.1%
2017 29.08 548th 694 21.0%
2018 28.46 553rd 691 20.0%
2019 48.85 382nd 700 45.4%
2021 50.24 231st 517 55.3%
2022 50.45 315th 684 53.9%
2023 65.78 198th 687 71.2%
2024 59.98 257th 685 62.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.21 349th 661 47.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.39 478th 631 24.2%
2019 52.03 320th 664 51.8%
2021 54.42 128th 275 53.5%
2022 48.38 319th 667 52.2%
2023 63.83 176th 670 73.7%
2024 59.90 219th 665 67.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.04 534th 663 19.5%
2019 58.85 277th 671 58.7%
2022 60.32 206th 641 67.9%
2023 61.51 210th 639 67.1%
2024 59.98 236th 644 63.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.37 342nd 474 27.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.61 513th 665 22.9%
2019 40.34 451st 676 33.3%
2021 31.53 257th 325 20.9%
2022 43.86 360th 657 45.2%
2023 59.92 224th 652 65.6%
2024 53.59 280th 652 57.1%
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Rank History for White students at Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.79 520th 593 12.3%
2019 40.49 380th 592 35.8%
2021 48.28 176th 337 47.8%
2022 46.61 330th 656 49.7%
2023 60.99 215th 658 67.3%
2024 54.80 275th 659 58.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Salem Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 334 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1989 225 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1990 232 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1991 227 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1992 252 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 14 266
1993 258 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1994 261 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1995 293 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1996 293 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1997 316 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1998 325 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1999 336 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2000 363 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2001 371 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2002 332 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2003 332 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2004 349 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2005 320 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2006 337 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2007 344 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 2 352
2008 318 0 0 7 2 n/a n/a 2 329
2009 352 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 1 359
2010 329 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 2 341
2011 349 0 0 13 2 2 3 0 369
2012 327 0 1 9 0 2 1 0 340
2013 324 0 1 23 1 0 4 0 353
2014 289 0 1 22 0 0 3 0 315
2015 276 0 3 23 1 0 4 0 307
2016 305 2 5 45 1 0 7 0 365
2017 308 2 7 42 2 0 3 0 364
2018 361 1 7 51 2 0 4 0 426
2019 334 2 3 50 1 0 3 0 393
2020 315 2 2 50 1 0 2 0 372
2021 276 3 3 42 0 0 5 0 329
2022 289 2 2 43 3 0 9 0 348
2023 338 3 0 42 0 0 12 0 395
2024 346 2 1 41 0 0 9 0 399

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salem Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 334 19.8 16.8 n/a
1989 225 16.0 14.0 n/a
1990 232 15.9 14.5 n/a
1991 227 19.3 11.7 n/a
1992 266 18.4 14.4 n/a
1993 263 19.6 13.4 n/a
1994 269 20.2 13.3 n/a
1995 301 22.2 13.6 n/a
1996 301 22.2 13.6 n/a
1997 318 22.3 14.3 37.4
1998 331 21.7 15.3 45
1999 338 18.3 19.2 62.1
2000 363 19.3 18.8 65.3
2001 373 16.2 23.0 55.5
2002 334 25.5 13.1 88.6
2003 334 25.5 13.1 88.6
2004 352 26.5 13.3 n/a
2005 323 27.5 11.7 n/a
2006 342 25.5 13.4 62.6
2007 352 28.0 12.6 57.7
2008 329 27.2 12.1 54.1
2009 359 26.4 13.6 66.2
2010 341 23.4 14.5 67.3
2011 369 22.4 16.4 67.2
2012 340 21.4 15.8 64.1
2013 353 22.1 15.9 69.4
2014 315 19.2 16.4 62.2
2015 307 19.0 16.1 72.3
2016 365 22.0 16.5 74.8
2017 364 22.4 16.2 73.6
2018 426 23.3 18.2 76.1
2019 393 23.2 16.9 76.8
2020 372 23.9 15.5 79.8
2021 329 23.9 13.7 69.3
2022 348 25.4 13.6 68.4
2023 395 26.4 14.9 66.6
2024 399 27.7 14.3 70.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Salem Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 334 19.8 16.8 n/a
1989 225 16.0 14.0 n/a
1990 232 15.9 14.5 n/a
1991 227 19.3 11.7 n/a
1992 266 18.4 14.4 n/a
1993 263 19.6 13.4 n/a
1994 269 20.2 13.3 n/a
1995 301 22.2 13.6 n/a
1996 301 22.2 13.6 n/a
1997 318 22.3 14.3 37.4
1998 331 21.7 15.3 45
1999 338 18.3 19.2 62.1
2000 363 19.3 18.8 65.3
2001 373 16.2 23.0 55.5
2002 334 25.5 13.1 88.6
2003 334 25.5 13.1 88.6
2004 352 26.5 13.3 n/a
2005 323 27.5 11.7 n/a
2006 342 25.5 13.4 62.6
2007 352 28.0 12.6 57.7
2008 329 27.2 12.1 54.1
2009 359 26.4 13.6 66.2
2010 341 23.4 14.5 67.3
2011 369 22.4 16.4 67.2
2012 340 21.4 15.8 64.1
2013 353 22.1 15.9 69.4
2014 315 19.2 16.4 62.2
2015 307 19.0 16.1 72.3
2016 365 22.0 16.5 74.8
2017 364 22.4 16.2 73.6
2018 426 23.3 18.2 76.1
2019 393 23.2 16.9 76.8
2020 372 23.9 15.5 79.8
2021 329 23.9 13.7 69.3
2022 348 25.4 13.6 68.4
2023 395 26.4 14.9 66.6
2024 399 27.7 14.3 70.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Salem Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $722 (5.9%) $141 (1.2%) $863 (7.1%) $9,666 (79.3%) $1,658 (13.6%) $11,324 (92.9%) $12,186
2019 $954 (7.6%) $250 (2.0%) $1,204 (9.5%) $8,194 (64.9%) $1,555 (12.3%) $9,749 (77.2%) $12,626
2020 $1,132 (9.0%) $173 (1.4%) $1,305 (10.4%) $9,713 (77.3%) $1,526 (12.2%) $11,239 (89.5%) $12,559
2021 $1,596 (11.5%) $559 (4.0%) $2,155 (15.5%) $8,718 (62.8%) $1,695 (12.2%) $10,414 (75.0%) $13,879
2022 $1,824 (12.0%) $1,418 (9.3%) $3,242 (21.4%) $10,684 (70.4%) $3,065 (20.2%) $13,749 (90.5%) $15,185

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 382nd of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 198th of 687 Elementary schools
 25.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students393395
 0.5%
African American23
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic5042
 16%
Pacific Islander00
White334338
 1.2%
Two or More Races312
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.8%66.6%
 10.3%


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Students who attend Salem Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Russell County Middle School
High : Russell County High School

Salem Elementary School ranks 257th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Salem Elementary School are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 399 students attended Salem Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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