- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, NH
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330606000406
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Salem Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Salem Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Salem Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Salem, NH.
School address
District: Salem School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330606000406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
North Salem Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 330606000406 · Salem, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 14.1:1 · 5.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem High School (1,116 students)
North Salem Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
North Salem Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,116 students
- Woodbury Schoo
Woodbury School
762 students
- William T. Bar 377
William T. Barron Elementary School
377 students
- This school 353
North Salem Elementary School
353 students
- William E. Lan 294
William E. Lancaster School
294 students
- Mary a. Fisk E 272
Mary a. Fisk Elementary School
272 students
What this shows North Salem Elementary School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Salem Elementary School compares
North Salem Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 73% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$19,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, North Salem Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Salem School District reports $19,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Salem Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William T. Barron Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William E. Lancaster School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary a. Fisk Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Salem
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
William T. Barron Elementary School
Standard public school
377 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
William E. Lancaster School
Standard public school
294 students 14:1 students per teacher
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch
Standard public school
286 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Mary a. Fisk Elementary School
Standard public school
272 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Dr. L. F. Soule School
Standard public school
270 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Salem Elementary School
How many students attend North Salem Elementary School?
North Salem Elementary School has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, NH. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Salem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Salem Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 25% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Salem Elementary School?
5.7% of students at North Salem Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Salem Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Salem Elementary School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Salem, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Salem Elementary School?
North Salem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 North Salem Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, North Salem Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Salem, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem School District?
Besides North Salem Elementary School, Salem School District also operates Salem High School (1,116 students), Woodbury School (762 students), and William T. Barron Elementary School (377 students). See the Salem School District district page for the complete list.