- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salisbury, MD
North Salisbury Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Salisbury Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240069001307
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Salisbury Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Salisbury Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Salisbury Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Salisbury, MD.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
North Salisbury Elementary held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 240069001307 · Salisbury, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 12.8:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: James M. Bennett High (1,474 students)
North Salisbury Elementary held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
North Salisbury Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James M. Benne
James M. Bennett High
1,474 students
- Wicomico High
Wicomico High
1,304 students
- Parkside High
Parkside High
1,272 students
- Prince Street
Prince Street School
976 students
- Bennett Middle
Bennett Middle
963 students
- This school 526
North Salisbury Elementary
526 students
What this shows North Salisbury Elementary reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Salisbury Elementary compares
North Salisbury Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 23% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Maryland - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$18,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.0%
White 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, North Salisbury Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wicomico County Public Schools reports $18,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Salisbury Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wicomico High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prince Street School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Salisbury Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Salisbury
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Salisbury Elementary
How many students attend North Salisbury Elementary?
North Salisbury Elementary has 526 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salisbury, MD. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Salisbury Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Salisbury Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% 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 Salisbury Elementary?
37.8% of students at North Salisbury Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Salisbury Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Salisbury Elementary is African American at 38.0% of enrollment, in Salisbury, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Salisbury Elementary?
North Salisbury Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Salisbury Elementary rank among elementary schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, North Salisbury Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Salisbury, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salisbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Besides North Salisbury Elementary, Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students), Wicomico High (1,304 students), and Parkside High (1,272 students). See the Wicomico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.