- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 6.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, AR
Salem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Salem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051209000974
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 434
- students enrolled
Salem Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Salem School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051209000974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Salem Elementary School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 051209000974 · Salem, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 15:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem High School (376 students)
Salem Elementary School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Salem Elementary School compares
Salem Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 60% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$10,982
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Salem Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem School District reports $10,982 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salem Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salem Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salem Elementary School
How many students attend Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, AR. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salem Elementary School?
51.0% of students at Salem Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Salem Elementary School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Salem, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in Salem School District?
Besides Salem Elementary School, Salem School District also operates Salem High School (376 students). See the Salem School District district page for the complete list.