Total enrollment
1,878
-22 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Salem
Illinois · Public K-12
Salem's public-school directory holds 4 schools, serving about 1,878 K-12 students inside Illinois (an average of 470 per school).
4-year change in Salem
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
7,236
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,878
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
4
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Park Middle School | Middle | 04-08 | 528 |
| Hawthorn Elem School | Elementary | KG-03 | 421 |
| Salem Community High School | High | 09-12 | 706 |
| Selmaville Elem School | Elementary | PK-08 | 223 |
About Salem
Public education in Salem, Illinois runs across 4 schools that teaches roughly 1,878 students. By footprint, Salem sits in the small bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Salem has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,900 students to 1,878.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Salem discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.