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Salem Elementary School (Closed 2005)

2610 Salem Sch Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
Salem Elementary School serves 90 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Salem Elementary School?
90 students attend Salem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Salem Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Salem Elementary School offer ?
Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Salem Elementary School part of?
Salem Elementary School is part of MT Zion Community Unit School District 3.

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