South Salem Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Covington, GA Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA SchoolScore™ C (64.9)
  • 855 Students
  • 58.9 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.5:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (770)787-1330 Phone
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South Salem Elementary School
Covington, GA 30016
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (64.9)
855
Students
58.9
Teachers
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
(770)787-1330
Phone

South Salem Elementary School is a public school administered by the Newton County district in Covington, GEORGIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 855 students enrolled; a 14.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Georgia Elementary School Average
Enrollment
855.0
State avg: 608.0
▲ 41% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.52:1
State avg: 13.3:1
▲ 9% worse
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 74.2%
▲ 35% worse
School Details
School Name
South Salem Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
130393003770
State School ID
GA-707-0111
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5335 Salem Rd
City
Covington
State
Georgia
ZIP Code
30016
County
Newton County
Metro Area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1313
State Leg. Upper
13042
State Leg. Lower
13113
Latitude
33.56439
Longitude
-83.93797
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
855
Total Students
👩‍🏫
58.9
Teachers FTE
📐
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
58.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)58.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 855 100%
Not Applicable 350 40.9%
District Info
District Name
Newton County
LEAID
1303930
State LEA ID
GA-707
Phone
(770)787-1330
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Covington
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$296,560K
Federal Revenue
$55,144K
State Revenue
$130,496K
Local Revenue
$110,920K
Total Expenditure
$292,210K
Instruction Exp.
$150,496K
Support Services
$94,337K
Other Current Exp.
$16,657K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of South Salem Elementary School

1
Liberty Middle School
Covington · Middle
0.1 mi
2
Livingston Elementary School
Covington · Elementary
1.9 mi
3
Live Oak Elementary
Covington · Elementary
2 mi
4
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Covington · Middle
2 mi
5
West Newton Elementary School
Covington · Elementary
2.1 mi
6
Newton High School
Covington · High
2.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South Salem Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend South Salem Elementary School?
855 students are enrolled at South Salem Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does South Salem Elementary School have?
South Salem Elementary School has 58.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does South Salem Elementary School serve?
South Salem Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is South Salem Elementary School a charter school?
South Salem Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is South Salem Elementary School located in?
South Salem Elementary School is located in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan area.
What school district does South Salem Elementary School belong to?
South Salem Elementary School is part of the Newton County school district.
How much does Newton County spend per student?
The Newton County district spends approximately $341,766,082 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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