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West Salem Elementary

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

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About West Salem Elementary

Located in Salem, Virginia, West Salem Elementary is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. It reported 375 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Salem. With about 27.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.7 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a midsize metro area. There are 19 other schools within 5 miles. Salem City Public Schools runs 6 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	520 N Bruffey St, Salem, VA 24153
Phone	(540) 387-2503
School district	Salem City Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	375
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	27.4
Students per teacher	13.7
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 510346002046). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Salem HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Salem · 0.2 mi Hopetree AcademyPrivate · Grades 7 to 12Salem · 0.8 mi G.W. Carver ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Salem · 1.3 mi South Salem ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Salem · 1.4 mi Andrew Lewis MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Salem · 1.5 mi Salem Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 8Salem · 2.2 mi Fort Lewis ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Salem · 2.3 mi East Salem ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Salem · 2.9 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 West Salem Elementary serve?

West Salem Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend West Salem Elementary?

West Salem Elementary reported 375 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 375 students and 27.4 teachers in federal data.

Is West Salem Elementary a public or charter school?

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

What school district is West Salem Elementary in?

West 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 West Salem Elementary located?

West Salem Elementary is at 520 N Bruffey St, Salem, VA 24153. The phone number is (540) 387-2503.

How many other schools are near West Salem Elementary?

There are 19 other schools within 5 miles of West Salem Elementary in our directory.