- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salem, IN
Salem High School
Federal NCES profile for Salem High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180981001600
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Salem, IN.
School address
District: Salem Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180981001600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Salem High School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 180981001600 · Salem, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 14.9:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradie Shrum Elementary (748 students)
Salem High School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Salem High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bradie Shrum E
Bradie Shrum Elementary
748 students
- This school
Salem High School
492 students
- Salem Middle S
Salem Middle School
352 students
What this shows Salem High School reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem High School compares
Salem High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Indiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$10,700
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 82 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Salem High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem Community Schools reports $10,700 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salem High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradie Shrum Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salem Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salem High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high 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 (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Salem High School
How many students attend Salem High School?
Salem High School has 492 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salem, IN. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem High School is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% 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 Salem High School?
40.8% of students at Salem High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem High School?
The largest demographic group at Salem High School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Salem, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem High School?
Salem High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 High School rank among public schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Salem, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Salem Community Schools?
Besides Salem High School, Salem Community Schools also operates Bradie Shrum Elementary (748 students) and Salem Middle School (352 students). See the Salem Community Schools district page for the complete list.