Enrollment
323
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salem Junior High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Salem Junior High School
Salem Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Salem, Ohio, enrolling 323 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 323 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 444 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #376, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Salem City also operates Salem High School (610 students) and Buckeye Elementary School (418 students) alongside Salem Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Salem Junior High School compares
Salem Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,147
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem City, which includes Salem Junior High School.
$12,147
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 37.8%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~323 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Salem Junior High School a good school?
Salem Junior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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