- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salem, IN
Salem Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Salem Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180981001601
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Salem, IN.
School address
District: Salem Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180981001601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Salem Middle School shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 180981001601 · Salem, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 11.7:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradie Shrum Elementary (748 students)
Salem Middle School shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Salem Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bradie Shrum E
Bradie Shrum Elementary
748 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
492 students
- This school
Salem Middle School
352 students
What this shows Salem Middle School reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem Middle School compares
Salem Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in Indiana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Salem Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradie Shrum Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salem Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salem Middle School
How many students attend Salem Middle School?
Salem Middle School has 352 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salem, IN. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% 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 Middle School?
48.2% of students at Salem Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Salem Middle School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Salem, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem Middle School?
Salem Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Salem Community Schools also operates Bradie Shrum Elementary (748 students) and Salem High School (492 students). See the Salem Community Schools district page for the complete list.