- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northville, MI
Salem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Salem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263225006753
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Northville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Northville, MI.
School address
District: South Lyon Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263225006753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Salem Elementary School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 263225006753 · Northville, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 16.1:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: South Lyon High School (1,245 students)
Salem Elementary School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Salem Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Lyon Hig
South Lyon High School
1,245 students
- South Lyon Eas
South Lyon East High School
1,174 students
- Millennium Mi
Millennium Middle School
1,049 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
898 students
- William a Pear
William a Pearson Elementary
576 students
- This school 371
Salem Elementary School
371 students
What this shows Salem Elementary School reports 371 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Asian 11.9%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Salem Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for South Lyon Community Schools reports $13,496 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lyon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lyon East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millennium Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William a Pearson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salem Elementary School
How many students attend Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher 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 Salem Elementary School?
35.5% of students at Salem Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Salem Elementary School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Northville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Salem Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Northville?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Northville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Northville on the city page.
What other schools are in South Lyon Community Schools?
Besides Salem Elementary School, South Lyon Community Schools also operates South Lyon High School (1,245 students), South Lyon East High School (1,174 students), and Millennium Middle School (1,049 students). See the South Lyon Community Schools district page for the complete list.