North Salem Elementary School Overview &amp; FAQs (2026 List)

About North Salem Elementary School

North Salem Elementary School is a public school in Salem, New Hampshire, that teaches kids in grades K–5. The school has about 360 to 370 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 13:1. This means that classes are small enough for each student to learn on their own. The majority of students, about 88%, are White. Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students make up about 12% of the student body. About 8–9% of students can get free or reduced-price lunch, which shows that there aren't many families with low incomes. North Salem Elementary School students do very well in school. Around 60–64% of students in math and English language arts meet or exceed proficiency standards. This is higher than the average for the state of New Hampshire. Based on overall performance, the school is always in the top 20–25% of elementary schools in the state. The district spends about $16,500 per student, which shows that it is consistently investing in resources for teaching and helping students. Families in the Salem area can count on North Salem Elementary School as a good public school option because it has a stable and well-resourced learning environment, good academic results, and small class sizes.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%

Reading 62%

State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 62% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

13 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

363

Total Students

$63602

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 87.88%

Asian 1.65%

Hispanic 6.06%

Black 0.83%

Two+ Races 3.31%

Native Am. 0.28%

White

87.88%

Asian

1.65%

Hispanic

6.06%

Black

0.83%

Two+ Races

3.31%

Native Am.

0.28%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 363

49.86%

181 Female

50.14%

182 Male

Student Population

363 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

363 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

North Salem Elementary School Contact Information

Address

140 Zion Hill Rd., Salem, NH, 03079

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Phone

(603) 893-7062

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Website

http://www.sau57.org/northsalem

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

North Salem Elementary School was ranked #1 among the Salem School District’s elementary schools last year. The ranking reflects strong performance in key academic areas.

FAQ

Q1. What is the usual schedule for a school day at North Salem Elementary School?

Ans. The school day usually starts at 8:00 AM and ends in the middle of the afternoon. The district sets the exact times each year.

Q2. Does North Salem Elementary School teach languages or give students a chance to learn about other cultures?

Ans. The school may offer introductory cultural or language activities based on the grade level and resources available, but it is not a full language program.

Q3. How do schools decide where to put students in class?

Ans. When deciding where to put students, teachers look at things like their academic needs, social development, teacher recommendations, and making sure that class sizes are even across all grade levels.

Q4. Do you have meals and nutrition programs on-site?

Ans. Yes, the school serves breakfast and lunch every day that meets district nutrition standards. The menus are updated every month.

Q5. What chances do parents have to help out or take part in school events?

Parents can get involved by joining the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), volunteering for events, helping out in classrooms when they can, and joining school committees.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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