- WEST SALEM ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than SOUTH SALEM ELEM (319.2:1 vs. 303.2:1).
- SOUTH SALEM ELEM reported a higher in-school suspensions than WEST SALEM ELEM (9 vs. 0).
- WEST SALEM ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than SOUTH SALEM ELEM (12 vs. 6).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
SOUTH SALEM ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than WEST SALEM ELEM (39 vs. 37).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
WEST SALEM ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than SOUTH SALEM ELEM (12 vs. 6).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
SOUTH SALEM ELEM reported a higher in-school suspensions than WEST SALEM ELEM (9 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
WEST SALEM ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than SOUTH SALEM ELEM (319.2:1 vs. 303.2:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
10 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
WEST SALEM ELEM
$14,892.27
SOUTH SALEM ELEM
$14,892.27
Local revenue share
WEST SALEM ELEM
39.8%
SOUTH SALEM ELEM
39.8%
State revenue share
WEST SALEM ELEM
49%
SOUTH SALEM ELEM
49%
Federal revenue share
WEST SALEM ELEM
11.2%
SOUTH SALEM ELEM
11.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
WEST SALEM ELEM
16.4%
SOUTH SALEM ELEM
16.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Salem city
$66,716
Salem city
$66,716
Poverty rate
Salem city
10.9%
Salem city
10.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Salem city
31.1%
Salem city
31.1%
Unemployment rate
Salem city
2.9%
Salem city
2.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.