Enrollment
113
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+100% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.9%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salem Preschool compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Salem Preschool
Salem Preschool is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Salem, New Hampshire, enrolling 113 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 99% of New Hampshire schools and 100% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 6.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 113 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 49 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #48, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 84.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Salem School District spends $19,382 per pupil, 32% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Salem School District also operates Salem High School (1,116 students) and Woodbury School (762 students) alongside Salem Preschool.
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 Preschool compares
Salem Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,382
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem School District, which includes Salem Preschool.
$19,382
Per student
-32%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.7%
State 30.4%
Federal 5.9%
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 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
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~113 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Salem Preschool a good school?
Salem Preschool earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Hampshire 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 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.
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