- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Berwick, PA
Salem El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Salem El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420348001597
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem El Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Berwick · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem El Sch has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Berwick, PA.
School address
District: Berwick Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420348001597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Salem El Sch held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.4 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 420348001597 · Berwick, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 17.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Berwick Area Ms (837 students)
Salem El Sch held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.4 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Salem El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berwick Area M
Berwick Area Ms
837 students
- Berwick Area H
Berwick Area Hs
692 students
- This school
Salem El Sch
539 students
- West Berwick E
West Berwick El Sch
487 students
- Nescopeck El S 156
Nescopeck El Sch
156 students
What this shows Salem El Sch reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem El Sch compares
Salem El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Salem El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berwick Area Sd reports $16,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salem El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berwick Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Berwick El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nescopeck El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salem El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Berwick
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 (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Salem El Sch
How many students attend Salem El Sch?
Salem El Sch has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Berwick, PA. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem El Sch is 17.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salem El Sch?
100.0% of students at Salem El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Salem El Sch is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Berwick, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem El Sch?
Salem El Sch 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 Salem El Sch rank among elementary schools in Berwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Berwick, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Berwick Area Sd?
Besides Salem El Sch, Berwick Area Sd also operates Berwick Area Ms (837 students), Berwick Area Hs (692 students), and West Berwick El Sch (487 students). See the Berwick Area Sd district page for the complete list.