- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
East Salisbury Elementary grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 240069001301 · Salisbury, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 13.1:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: James M. Bennett High (1,474 students)
East Salisbury Elementary grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
East Salisbury Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James M. Benne
James M. Bennett High
1,474 students
- Wicomico High
Wicomico High
1,304 students
- Parkside High
Parkside High
1,272 students
- Prince Street
Prince Street School
976 students
- Bennett Middle
Bennett Middle
963 students
- This school 486
East Salisbury Elementary
486 students
What this shows East Salisbury Elementary reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Salisbury Elementary compares
East Salisbury Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Wicomico County Public Schools reports $18,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,304
- 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.
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 (~486 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), up 59.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.