- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, NJ
Salem Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Salem Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341455005094
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Salem, NJ.
School address
District: Salem City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341455005094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Salem Middle School shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 341455005094 · Salem, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 15.7:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem High School (393 students)
Salem Middle School shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Salem Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Salem Middle School
472 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
393 students
- John Fenwick A
John Fenwick Academy
387 students
What this shows Salem Middle School reports 472 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 New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 165% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 165% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$25,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
White 9.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Salem Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Salem City School District reports $25,714 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Fenwick Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salem Middle School
How many students attend Salem Middle School?
Salem Middle School has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salem Middle School?
78.4% of students at Salem Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Salem Middle School is African American at 63.1% of enrollment, in Salem, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem Middle School?
Salem Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 #6 of 6 public schools in Salem, NJ. 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 School District?
Besides Salem Middle School, Salem City School District also operates Salem High School (393 students) and John Fenwick Academy (387 students). See the Salem City School District district page for the complete list.