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South Salem Elementary

Salem, Virginia · Grades PreK to 5 · Salem City Public Schools

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About South Salem Elementary

Located in Salem, Virginia, South Salem Elementary is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 371 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Salem. With about 36.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 10.2 students per teacher. Salem City Public Schools runs 6 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 16 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a midsize metro area.

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School facts

Address	1600 Carolyn Rd, Salem, VA 24153
Phone	(540) 387-2478
School district	Salem City Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	371
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	36.5
Students per teacher	10.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, midsize, Salem city

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510346002048). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Salem HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Salem · 1.2 mi West Salem ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Salem · 1.4 mi G.W. Carver ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Salem · 1.6 mi Fort Lewis ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Salem · 1.7 mi Andrew Lewis MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Salem · 1.8 mi Hopetree AcademyPrivate · Grades 7 to 12Salem · 2.1 mi Salem Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 8Salem · 2.7 mi Glenvar ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Salem · 3 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does South Salem Elementary serve?

South Salem Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend South Salem Elementary?

South Salem Elementary reported 371 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Salem Elementary?

About 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 371 students and 36.5 teachers in federal data.

Is South Salem Elementary a public or charter school?

South Salem Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is South Salem Elementary in?

South Salem Elementary is part of Salem City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/salem-city-public-schools/

Where is South Salem Elementary located?

South Salem Elementary is at 1600 Carolyn Rd, Salem, VA 24153. The phone number is (540) 387-2478.

How many other schools are near South Salem Elementary?

There are 16 other schools within 5 miles of South Salem Elementary in our directory.