About Us

School Colors
Blue, Silver, & White
School Mascot
Shark
James R. Schirle
Elementary School
4875 Justice Way S
Salem, OR 97302-2226
Phone 📱 503-399-3277
Fax: 503-391-4087
Principal: Kelsey Daniels
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Office Manager: Nancy Hammitt
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It’s a great day to be a Schirle Shark!
Hey, Sharks, let’s S.W.I.M. together!
Show Respect,
Work Hard,
Individually Responsible,
Make Safe Choices
Schirle Elementary is a kindergarten through fifth-grade school with an average enrollment of around 500 students.
Schirle opened in 1974. It was named for James R. Schirle who taught at Bush Elementary School in Salem. He was well-liked and respected by both students and staff. He was also president of the Salem Education Association.
Schirle was the first school in Salem named after a classroom teacher.