How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Salem | Walpole |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Salem, Massachusetts | Walpole, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 3,752 | 3,683 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 11.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Salem | Walpole |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,434 | $20,507 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.0% | 6.5% |
| State Revenue | 41.5% | 26.8% |
| Local Revenue | 46.5% | 66.7% |
Salem
Federal State Local
Walpole
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Salem | Walpole |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.7% | 75.5% |
| African American | 6.8% | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.3% | 8.1% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 7.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Salem | Walpole |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 34 | 16 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 112.9:1 | 196.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.4% | 11.0% |
School Types
Salem
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Walpole
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.