- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salem, VA
East Salem Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Salem Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510346002047
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Salem Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Salem Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Salem Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Salem, VA.
School address
District: Salem City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510346002047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
East Salem Elementary shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 510346002047 · Salem, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 12.6:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem High (1,202 students)
East Salem Elementary shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
East Salem Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem High
Salem High
1,202 students
- Andrew Lewis M
Andrew Lewis Middle
839 students
- G.W. Carver El 404
G.W. Carver Elementary
404 students
- This school 378
East Salem Elementary
378 students
- West Salem Ele 375
West Salem Elementary
375 students
- South Salem El 371
South Salem Elementary
371 students
What this shows East Salem Elementary reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Salem Elementary compares
East Salem Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 27% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Virginia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
African American 20.1%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, East Salem Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem City Public Schools reports $14,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Salem Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrew Lewis Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G.W. Carver Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Salem Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Salem Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Salem Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Salem
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
G.W. Carver Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Glenvar Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
South Salem Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Fort Lewis Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Mason's Cove Elementary
Standard public school
204 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Salem Elementary
How many students attend East Salem Elementary?
East Salem Elementary has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salem, VA. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Salem Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Salem Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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 East Salem Elementary?
72.9% of students at East Salem Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Salem Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Salem Elementary is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Salem, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Salem Elementary?
East Salem Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 East Salem Elementary rank among schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, East Salem Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Salem, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem City Public Schools?
Besides East Salem Elementary, Salem City Public Schools also operates Salem High (1,202 students), Andrew Lewis Middle (839 students), and G.W. Carver Elementary (404 students). See the Salem City Public Schools district page for the complete list.