Salem Elementary School in Orrville, AL ranked #892 in the state in 2023, improving from #1088 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools overall.
Math proficiency was 20–24%, reading proficiency 20–24%, and science proficiency was ≤20%, all lower than the state average in recent years; math and reading proficiency showed persistent challenges compared to Alabama averages.
Enrollment decreased from 179 students in 2017 to 153 students currently, with minority enrollment at 97% and free lunch eligibility steady near 79%, reflecting consistent socioeconomic composition over recent years.
The school served grades PK–5 with 153 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in the latest reporting year, maintaining small class sizes despite declining enrollment.
Salem Elementary is Title I eligible and participates in the National School Lunch Program, with 117 students receiving free lunch, placing it among the top 20% of Alabama schools by free lunch eligibility.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Salem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Salem Elementary School's student population of 153 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
Salem Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
93%
32%
White
3%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Salem Elementary School's ranking?
Salem Elementary School is ranked #892 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Salem Elementary School?
153 students attend Salem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Salem Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Salem Elementary School offer ?
Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem Elementary School part of?
Salem Elementary School is part of Dallas County School District.
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