West Salisbury serves 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Salisbury's student population of 409 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Salisbury is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
23%
24%
Black
54%
32%
White
11%
31%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Salisbury?
409 students attend West Salisbury.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of West Salisbury students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Salisbury?
West Salisbury has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Salisbury offer ?
West Salisbury offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Salisbury part of?
West Salisbury is part of Wicomico County School District.
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