- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, NH
Dr. L. F. Soule School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. L. F. Soule School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330606000401
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. L. F. Soule School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. L. F. Soule School has class sizes larger than 72% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. L. F. Soule School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Salem, NH.
School address
District: Salem School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330606000401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Dr. L. F. Soule School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 330606000401 · Salem, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 12.3:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem High School (1,116 students)
Dr. L. F. Soule School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Dr. L. F. Soule School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,116 students
- Woodbury Schoo
Woodbury School
762 students
- William T. Bar 377
William T. Barron Elementary School
377 students
- North Salem El 353
North Salem Elementary School
353 students
- William E. Lan 294
William E. Lancaster School
294 students
- This school 270
Dr. L. F. Soule School
270 students
What this shows Dr. L. F. Soule School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. L. F. Soule School compares
Dr. L. F. Soule School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 6% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 3.0%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Dr. L. F. Soule School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Salem School District reports $19,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. L. F. Soule School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbury School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William T. Barron Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Salem Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William E. Lancaster School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. L. F. Soule School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Salem
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
William T. Barron Elementary School
Standard public school
377 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
North Salem Elementary School
Standard public school
353 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
William E. Lancaster School
Standard public school
294 students 14:1 students per teacher
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch
Standard public school
286 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Mary a. Fisk Elementary School
Standard public school
272 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. L. F. Soule School
How many students attend Dr. L. F. Soule School?
Dr. L. F. Soule School has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, NH. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. L. F. Soule School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. L. F. Soule School is 12.3:1, which is 9% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. L. F. Soule School?
20.2% of students at Dr. L. F. Soule School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. L. F. Soule School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. L. F. Soule School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Salem, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. L. F. Soule School?
Dr. L. F. Soule School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Dr. L. F. Soule School rank among elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. L. F. Soule School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Salem, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem School District?
Besides Dr. L. F. Soule School, Salem School District also operates Salem High School (1,116 students), Woodbury School (762 students), and William T. Barron Elementary School (377 students). See the Salem School District district page for the complete list.