- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salem, OH
Salem Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Salem Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 391000601592
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem Junior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem Junior High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Junior High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Salem, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Salem Junior High School shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 391000601592 · Salem, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 21.5:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem High School (610 students)
Salem Junior High School shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Salem Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
610 students
- Buckeye Elemen
Buckeye Elementary School
418 students
- This school
Salem Junior High School
323 students
- Reilly Element
Reilly Elementary School
286 students
- Southeast Elem
Southeast Elementary School
276 students
What this shows Salem Junior High School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem Junior High School compares
Salem Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▲ 41% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$12,656
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Salem Junior High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem City reports $12,656 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salem Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reilly Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salem Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Salem Junior High School
How many students attend Salem Junior High School?
Salem Junior High School has 323 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salem, OH. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Junior High School is 21.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salem Junior High School?
44.5% of students at Salem Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Salem Junior High School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Salem, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem Junior High School?
Salem Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Junior High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Salem, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem City?
Besides Salem Junior High School, Salem City also operates Salem High School (610 students), Buckeye Elementary School (418 students), and Reilly Elementary School (286 students). See the Salem City district page for the complete list.