Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Salamonie Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salamonie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Salamonie Elementary School's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salamonie Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salamonie Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#533 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salamonie Elementary School's ranking?
Salamonie Elementary School is ranked #533 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Salamonie Elementary School?
286 students attend Salamonie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Salamonie Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salamonie Elementary School?
Salamonie Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Salamonie Elementary School offer ?
Salamonie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Salamonie Elementary School part of?
Salamonie Elementary School is part of Huntington Co Com Sch Corp School District.
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