- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Salem, NY
North Salem Middle School/High School
Federal NCES profile for North Salem Middle School/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362118002991
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Salem Middle School/High School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools.
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 492
- students enrolled
North Salem Middle School/High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Salem Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362118002991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
North Salem Middle School/High School shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 71.5 → 68.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 362118002991 · North Salem, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 6.9:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Pequenakonck Elementary School (445 students)
North Salem Middle School/High School shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 71.5 → 68.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
How North Salem Middle School/High School compares
North Salem Middle School/High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.9:1 | ▼ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the New York average of 56.2%
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
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 6% in New York - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$45,106
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.4%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, North Salem Middle School/High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Salem Central School District reports $45,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Salem Middle School/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pequenakonck Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Salem Middle School/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Salem Middle School/High School
How many students attend North Salem Middle School/High School?
North Salem Middle School/High School has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Salem, NY. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Salem Middle School/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Salem Middle School/High School is 6.9:1, which is 42% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 56% 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 Middle School/High School?
17.9% of students at North Salem Middle School/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Salem Middle School/High School?
The largest demographic group at North Salem Middle School/High School is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in North Salem, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Salem Middle School/High School?
North Salem Middle School/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in North Salem Central School District?
Besides North Salem Middle School/High School, North Salem Central School District also operates Pequenakonck Elementary School (445 students). See the North Salem Central School District district page for the complete list.