- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Russell Springs, KY
Salem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Salem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210516001266
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Russell Springs · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Russell Springs, KY.
School address
District: Russell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210516001266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Salem Elementary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 210516001266 · Russell Springs, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 15.4:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell County High School (859 students)
Salem Elementary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Salem Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russell County
Russell County High School
859 students
- Russell County
Russell County Middle School
652 students
- Russell Spring
Russell Springs Elementary School
632 students
- Jamestown Elem
Jamestown Elementary School
480 students
- This school
Salem Elementary School
401 students
What this shows Salem Elementary School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem Elementary School compares
Salem Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,881
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Salem Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russell County reports $13,881 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Springs Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jamestown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Russell Springs
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salem Elementary School
How many students attend Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Russell Springs, KY. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salem Elementary School?
61.5% of students at Salem Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky 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 87.8% of enrollment, in Russell Springs, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Russell Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Russell Springs, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Russell County?
Besides Salem Elementary School, Russell County also operates Russell County High School (859 students), Russell County Middle School (652 students), and Russell Springs Elementary School (632 students). See the Russell County district page for the complete list.