How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Salem School | Western School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Naugatuck, CT | Naugatuck, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 231 | 242 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 15.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.0% | 46.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Salem School | Western School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,600 | $20,600 |
| District | Naugatuck School District | Naugatuck School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Salem School | Western School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.9% | 38.4% |
| African American | 10.8% | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.8% | 34.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 7.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Salem School | Western School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 250:1 | 269:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.5% | 22.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.