- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salem, IN
Bradie Shrum Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bradie Shrum Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180981000357
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradie Shrum Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bradie Shrum Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradie Shrum Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Salem, IN.
School address
District: Salem Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180981000357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Bradie Shrum Elementary held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 180981000357 · Salem, IN Other · MID · TRAD
748 enr · 12.9:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem High School (492 students)
Bradie Shrum Elementary held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Bradie Shrum Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bradie Shrum Elementary
748 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
492 students
- Salem Middle S
Salem Middle School
352 students
What this shows Bradie Shrum Elementary reports 748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradie Shrum Elementary compares
Bradie Shrum Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▲ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in Indiana - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,700
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Bradie Shrum Elementary is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem Community Schools reports $10,700 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bradie Shrum Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradie Shrum Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~748 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bradie Shrum Elementary
How many students attend Bradie Shrum Elementary?
Bradie Shrum Elementary has 748 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salem, IN. CCD year-over-year: 819 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradie Shrum Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradie Shrum Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bradie Shrum Elementary?
54.2% of students at Bradie Shrum Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradie Shrum Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bradie Shrum Elementary is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Salem, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradie Shrum Elementary?
Bradie Shrum Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bradie Shrum Elementary rank among public schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradie Shrum Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Salem, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Salem Community Schools?
Besides Bradie Shrum Elementary, Salem Community Schools also operates Salem High School (492 students) and Salem Middle School (352 students). See the Salem Community Schools district page for the complete list.