North Salem Elementary School

140 Zion Hill Rd.
Salem, NH 03079
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20% in NH
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

North Salem Elementary School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
366 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

North Salem Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Salem Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#69 out of 457 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
7%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
88%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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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 New Hampshire.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of North Salem Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
19%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Salem Elementary School's ranking?
North Salem Elementary School is ranked #69 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are North Salem Elementary School often compared to?
North Salem Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary A. Fisk Elementary School, Daniel J. Bakie School, Golden Brook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend North Salem Elementary School?
366 students attend North Salem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of North Salem Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Salem Elementary School?
North Salem Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Salem Elementary School offer ?
North Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is North Salem Elementary School part of?
North Salem Elementary School is part of Salem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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