- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dover, PA
North Salem El Sch
Federal NCES profile for North Salem El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420768000356
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Salem El Sch earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Salem El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Salem El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Dover, PA.
School address
District: Dover Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420768000356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
North Salem El Sch held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 420768000356 · Dover, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 13.7:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover Area Hs (979 students)
North Salem El Sch held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
North Salem El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dover Area Hs
Dover Area Hs
979 students
- Dover Area Ms
Dover Area Ms
735 students
- This school 384
North Salem El Sch
384 students
- Leib El Sch 372
Leib El Sch
372 students
- Dover Area El 356
Dover Area El Sch
356 students
- Weigelstown El 323
Weigelstown El Sch
323 students
What this shows North Salem El Sch reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Salem El Sch compares
North Salem El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 18% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, North Salem El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dover Area Sd reports $17,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Salem El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dover Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leib El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dover Area El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weigelstown El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Salem El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Dover
3 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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Salem El Sch
How many students attend North Salem El Sch?
North Salem El Sch has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dover, PA. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Salem El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at North Salem El Sch is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Salem El Sch?
47.9% of students at North Salem El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Salem El Sch?
The largest demographic group at North Salem El Sch is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Dover, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Salem El Sch?
North Salem El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Salem El Sch rank among elementary schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, North Salem El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Dover, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dover on the city page.
What other schools are in Dover Area Sd?
Besides North Salem El Sch, Dover Area Sd also operates Dover Area Hs (979 students), Dover Area Ms (735 students), and Leib El Sch (372 students). See the Dover Area Sd district page for the complete list.