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Salem Elementary

1329 Salem Road, Morganton, NC 28655, United States

+1 (828) 437-5901

http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/salem/

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Salem Elementary Overview

About This School

Salem Elementary is a public elementary in Morganton, North Carolina, serving 476 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 with 28 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $47,041. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are evenly split between male and female populations. The demographic makeup is 79% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or More Races, 2% Asian, and 1% Black.

476

Total Students

PK-5

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

28 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Burke County

Students per Counselor

476:1

Salem Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Science

Class Information

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.7:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

476

Students per Counselor

Salem Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$47,041

City Avg: $47,825

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1

Students per Counselor476:1

Salem Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

50%

Male

50%

Female

Total Enrollment: 476 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White79.2%

Hispanic13.66%

Asian1.68%

Black0.63%

Two or More Races4.62%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salem Elementary

Q: What is Salem Elementary?

A: Salem Elementary is a elementary public located in Morganton.

Q: How many students attend Salem Elementary?

A: Salem Elementary has approximately 476 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about Salem Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Salem Elementary - Morganton, NC

Quick Facts about Salem Elementary
School Name	Salem Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	1329 Salem Road, Morganton, NC 28655, Morganton, NC
County	Burke County
Phone	+1 (828) 437-5901
Total Students	476
Student-Teacher Ratio	17:1
Full-Time Teachers	28
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Elementary

What is Salem Elementary?

Salem Elementary is a elementary public located in Morganton.

How many students attend Salem Elementary?

Salem Elementary has approximately 476 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary is 17:1.

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