Enrollment
353
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 330606000406
North Salem Elementary School — Salem, NH
Federal NCES profile for North Salem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 50
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Salem School District · New Hampshire
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.5:1 New Hampshire avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.7%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Salem Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Salem Elementary School reports 353 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% above the New Hampshire state mean of 11.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 5.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 73% below the New Hampshire average and 89% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 353 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Salem School District spends $25,854 per pupil district-wide, below the New Hampshire average of $33,165 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 63.7% from local sources (property taxes), 30.4% from the state, and 5.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Salem Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Hampshire state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 73% | 21.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 67% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 73% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 92% in New Hampshire — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,854
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Hampshire avg of $33,165
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.
Overview
Enrollment 353 Top 67% in New Hampshire — larger than 33% of 500 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 5.7% -73% vs state
NCES ID 330606000406
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 353:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem School District, which includes North Salem Elementary School.
$25,854
Per student
-22%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $33,165
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 63.7%
State 30.4%
Federal 5.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 353 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Salem, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Salem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Salem Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 27% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.