Salem Elementary

6116 Old Jenks Road

School District

Wake County
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 27, 2025

Quality of teachers vary. My child really liked their PE teacher, but was always scared of the music teacher. We really wanted to love this school but counseling and administrative staff, handle bullying poorly. Punishment for the bully was a complete joke and the school failed to create and foster a safe learning environment for my child.
Submitted by parent on October 30, 2023

Teachers are good, administration and leadership fail. I am not one to play the racial card, but I feel like I have been discriminated against for the first time in my life and my child is suffering for it. I am going to transfer as soon as I can because my child does not deserve to be emotionally damaged by the school's failure.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2023

Not enough Physical activities like PE. My son's score not improving. Teacher not cooperating with parents how to improve child's score. School bus is delayed often and no notification from school. Nothing happens when you complain to school. Moving out my son from the school after a year.
Submitted by parent on November 14, 2021

We have had nothing but excellent experiences for our daughter at Salem Elementary!
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2021

We were a little concerned with the low great schools rating when my daughters started attending the school, but after two years I can definitely say please don't believe it (currently 4 out of 10). It does not reflect the quality of the school overall at all. We have been extremely happy with all aspects of the school thus far... It's not *perfect* , but no schools are.If you are at all concerned or hesitant about attending the school, make an appointment for a tour and talk to the folks there!
Submitted by parent on January 21, 2021

We have had kids attend first through fifth grade at Salem Elementary. The teachers have been very engaged. All of our kids have liked their teachers and enjoyed their school experience. The extracurriculars are a highlight the kids enjoy include art, Salem Singers, and the Salem Players. In the era of covid, the school and leadership team have done a good job of keeping parents informed and managing expectations. Virtual learning has certainly been a challenge, but I feel like they have done a good job of working with the kids and keeping them engaged. Overall we have been very pleased with Salem elementary.
Submitted by principal on October 05, 2020

Principal Comment: In our latest state data, we were one of the few schools to exceed growth expectations overall and in math. We had the second highest growth score in the district in math of all elementary schools. Every single subgroup met or exceeded growth expectations, suggesting that we are meeting the needs of a diverse population of students. Similarly, about 25% more of our English Language Learners made progress compared to the district and state average. Our family survey results are consistently above district and state averages. Our Teacher Working Conditions survey results are consistently above district and state averages. As a principal, it always baffling to me how one website can be so totally misleading. Some of the data is just wrong while other statements on this site suggest cause and effect instead of correlation. Please speak with families whose children go here. When we are allowed to give tours again (COVID), please give us a call and come for a tour. We'd love to meet you!
Submitted by parent on June 24, 2019

Great school with great students, teachers and admins.
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2019

Teachers have been great, though most teachers with experience have left to get away from the current admin. Even the newly hired teachers are doing the same thing.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2019

My family's experience has been excellent so far.
Submitted by parent on April 22, 2019

Great School, and Great Teachers. Very Great approach in Academics
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2019

I have 3 kids at Salem elementary and I have been very happy with the teachers who have adapted to our families needs and are striving to improve every aspect of the school including academic's, family activities, and social development.
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2019

The administrative and teaching staff are wonderful at motivating students and keeping students engaged. I'm very impressed with how active the Principal, Derek Evans, is with the kids, even helping out in the carpool lane. Everyone takes an active interest in the kids beyond the classroom, which is a rarity these days. So grateful my kids have a great school so close to home.
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2019

10 out of a 10 Great school- don't let the 'rating' fool you. This is a great school.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2019

So impressed with the administration and their deep interest in connecting with parents and the community. The teachers have been great.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2019

Two thumbs up. My daughter does not want to leave. We talk about buying a new house and she gets upset if it means she is!’t in Salem’s zone.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2019

We have had a great experience at Salem!
Submitted by parent on March 11, 2019

This school is a great place for children to learn and make friends.
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2019

Great, my kindergartener loves his teacher and school.
Submitted by parent on February 26, 2019

We actually live in the base area of another top YR school in Apex, but requested a transfer to keep my children at Salem ES where my oldest started, that’s how much we love and value the school! The administrators are the most down to earth and friendly, yet driven to be the best school in the county! They model excellence for their teachers and the teachers don’t disappoint! The specials teachers, counselors, office staff, custodians, AIG teacher, related service staff, all just love the kids so much and it’s evident in walking through the halls and the extra effort these folks put into their work days. Go take a tour of the school, rather than putting stock in these online reviews. There is so much to be said for the feeling you get when you enter a school, and you will feel like family when you enter Salem Elementary!