B+
Salem Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1329 Salem Road, Morganton, NC 28655 · (828) 437-5901 · Part of Burke County Schools
Students
476
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Salem Elementary
- Math proficiency 10 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 17.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency52%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 47.2%
Location
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1329 Salem Road, Morganton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K36
Kindergarten74
Grade 164
Grade 275
Grade 398
Grade 463
Grade 566
Enrollment over time
406’20
394’21
401’22
436’23
476’24
Up 17.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 79%Hispanic 14%Two or more races 5%Asian 2%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.