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Salem Elementary

6116 OLD JENKS RD, APEX, NC 27523

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 31 of 246 in North Carolina

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About Salem Elementary

Located at 6116 Old Jenks Road, Apex, 27523, Salem Elementary School is a public school in Wake County Public Schools. The school serves children in grades Pre-K - 5 and hosts 753 students with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio.

Salem offers a Gifted & Talented program as well as several extra-curricular activities, including art, music, and sports. Salem Elementary is highly rated with a GreatSchools rating of 9/10 and an Niche grade of A.Salem Elementary is ranked 311 in North Carolina Elementary Schools.

Salem Elementary Contact Information

Address

6116 OLD JENKS RD, APEX, NC 27523

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Phone

(919) 363-2865

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 65% in Reading.
57
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
962
Total Students
$50804
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 31 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Salem Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 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.

Student Demographics

White 50.9%
Asian 22.6%
Hispanic 16.1%
Black 8.3%
Two+ Races 2%
Native Am. 1%
White
50.9%
Asian
22.6%
Hispanic
16.1%
Black
8.3%
Two+ Races
2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 962
47.1%
453 Female
52.9%
509 Male

Student Population

962 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

414 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Meagan Damore, a first-grade teacher, got an APSF Shoutout from Salem Elementary School in recognition of her contributions to the school community.

The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) has put forward a plan that will affect schools like Salem Elementary. The goal is to ease overcrowding and even out student numbers across schools. If the plan is approved, some students from Laurel Park Elementary School will attend Salem Elementary in the future.

FAQ

Q1. What are the school's mascot and colors?

A.ns The Falcon is our mascot, and our colors are blue and gold.

Q2. What does the school do to support exercise and health?

Ans. To encourage healthy habits, we have regular PE classes, outdoor recess, fitness activities, and health programs.

Q3. Does the school have any environment or sustainability programs?

Ans. Yes, students are involved in recycling, gardening, and energy conservation.

Q4. How does Salem Elementary School use tech for learning?

Ans. To improve learning in the classroom, students have access to Chromebooks, interactive white boards, and online learning tools.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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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
SLB

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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