Enrollment
231
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Salem, IN
North Salem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Salem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180810001385
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Salem Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 231
- students enrolled
North Salem Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North West Hendricks Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180810001385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Salem Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Salem Elementary School
North Salem Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in North Salem, Indiana, enrolling 231 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.6% free-meal eligibility runs 48% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 231 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 105 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
North West Hendricks Schools also operates Tri-West Senior High School (613 students) and Tri-West Middle School (432 students) alongside North Salem Elementary School.
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 North Salem Elementary School compares
North Salem Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 48% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Indiana - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, North Salem Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North West Hendricks Schools, which includes North Salem Elementary School.
$11,592
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 47.8%
Federal 6.2%
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 North Salem Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-West Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tri-West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsboro Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsboro Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Salem Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~231 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Salem Elementary School
How many students attend North Salem Elementary School?
North Salem Elementary School has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Salem, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Salem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Salem Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 North Salem Elementary School?
25.6% of students at North Salem Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Salem Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Salem Elementary School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in North Salem, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Salem Elementary School?
North Salem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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).
Is North Salem Elementary School a good school?
North Salem Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 North West Hendricks Schools?
Besides North Salem Elementary School, North West Hendricks Schools also operates Tri-West Senior High School (613 students), Tri-West Middle School (432 students), and Pittsboro Elementary School (350 students). See the North West Hendricks Schools district page for the complete list.
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