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North Salem Elementary School

Dover Area SD · York County · 5161 N Salem Church Rd, Dover, PA 17315.0

(717)292-8071

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8/10
#427
Rank 427 out of 1,545
Top 28%
English Language Arts8/10 · #434 · 72nd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #390 · 75th percentile
Science7/10 · #511 · 64th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

North Salem Elementary sits in the quiet, semi-rural stretches of York County, where Dover feels like a community that still knows its neighbors by name. Families drawn to a slower pace without straying too far from York City will find a solidly performing school here, with particular strengths in English and Math that put it comfortably in the upper quarter statewide. It's a good fit for parents who value a grounded, community-connected school experience in a part of Pennsylvania where open space and affordability still go hand in hand.

Student Demographics

184 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
148 (80%)
Hispanic
22 (12%)
African American
6 (3%)
Multiple Races
5 (3%)
Asian
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners5 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged99 (54%)
Students with Disabilities38 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

384
Enrollment
26.7
Teachers (FTE)
14.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #1096 · 31st percentile

12 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found