Enrollment
492
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Salem Middle School/High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Salem Middle School/High School
North Salem Middle School/High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in North Salem, New York, enrolling 492 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.9:1, North Salem Middle School/High School is leaner than roughly 94% of New York schools and 42% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.9% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the New York average.
With 492 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 660 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 123 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding North Salem Central School District spends $42,126 per pupil, 60% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district, North Salem Central School District, also runs Pequenakonck Elementary School (445 students).
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 Middle School/High School compares
North Salem Middle School/High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$42,126
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Salem Central School District, which includes North Salem Middle School/High School.
$42,126
Per student
+60%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+154%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 85.8%
State 10.7%
Federal 3.5%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is North Salem Middle School/High School a good school?
North Salem Middle School/High School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York 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 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.
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