Enrollment
486
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salisbury, MD
East Salisbury Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Salisbury Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240069001301
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Salisbury Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Salisbury Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Salisbury Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Salisbury, MD.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Salisbury Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Salisbury Elementary
East Salisbury Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Salisbury, Maryland, enrolling 486 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 486 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 295 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Salisbury's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Salisbury Elementary (526 students): East Salisbury Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 12.8:1).
Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students) and Wicomico High (1,304 students) alongside East Salisbury Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Salisbury Elementary compares
East Salisbury Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 42% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Maryland - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$17,780
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
White 15.8%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, East Salisbury Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wicomico County Public Schools, which includes East Salisbury Elementary.
$17,780
Per student
-13%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 66.2%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Salisbury Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wicomico High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prince Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Salisbury Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Salisbury
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Salisbury Elementary
How many students attend East Salisbury Elementary?
East Salisbury Elementary has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salisbury, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Salisbury Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Salisbury Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% 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 Salisbury Elementary?
69.8% of students at East Salisbury Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Salisbury Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Salisbury Elementary is African American at 52.7% of enrollment, in Salisbury, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Salisbury Elementary?
East Salisbury Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Salisbury Elementary rank among elementary schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, East Salisbury Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Salisbury, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salisbury on the city page.
Is East Salisbury Elementary a good school?
East Salisbury Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Besides East Salisbury Elementary, Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students), Wicomico High (1,304 students), and Parkside High (1,272 students). See the Wicomico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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