- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salem, NH
Salem Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Salem Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330606000740
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem Preschool earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Hampshire schools.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem Preschool has class sizes larger than 99% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Preschool ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Salem, NH.
School address
District: Salem School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330606000740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Salem Preschool shrank from 145 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 330606000740 · Salem, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 22.6:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem High School (1,116 students)
Salem Preschool shrank from 145 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Salem Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,116 students
- Woodbury Schoo
Woodbury School
762 students
- William T. Bar 377
William T. Barron Elementary School
377 students
- North Salem El 353
North Salem Elementary School
353 students
- William E. Lan 294
William E. Lancaster School
294 students
- This school 113
Salem Preschool
113 students
What this shows Salem Preschool reports 113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem Preschool compares
Salem Preschool is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 100% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 68% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 100% above state mean
Top 99% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
84.1%
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
$19,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Salem Preschool is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Salem School District reports $19,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salem Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William T. Barron Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Salem Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William E. Lancaster School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salem Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~113 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salem Preschool
How many students attend Salem Preschool?
Salem Preschool has 113 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salem, NH. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 125 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Preschool is 22.6:1, which is 100% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salem Preschool?
6.9% of students at Salem Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Salem Preschool is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Salem, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem Preschool?
Salem Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Salem Preschool rank among public schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Preschool ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Salem, NH. 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 School District?
Besides Salem Preschool, Salem School District also operates Salem High School (1,116 students), Woodbury School (762 students), and William T. Barron Elementary School (377 students). See the Salem School District district page for the complete list.