New Salem Elementary School

6106 Hwy 205
Marshville, NC 28103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Salem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

New Salem Elementary School's student population of 241 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
241 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

New Salem Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Salem Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#420 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
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70-74%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
5%
20%
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Black
2%
25%
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White
90%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of New Salem Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in New Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Salem Elementary School's ranking?
New Salem Elementary School is ranked #420 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend New Salem Elementary School?
241 students attend New Salem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of New Salem Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Salem Elementary School?
New Salem Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Salem Elementary School offer ?
New Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is New Salem Elementary School part of?
New Salem Elementary School is part of Union County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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