- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Naugatuck, CT
Salem School
Federal NCES profile for Salem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090264000507
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Naugatuck · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Naugatuck, CT.
School address
District: Naugatuck School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090264000507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Salem School shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 090264000507 · Naugatuck, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 12.2:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Naugatuck High School (1,202 students)
Salem School shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Salem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Naugatuck High
Naugatuck High School
1,202 students
- City Hill Midd
City Hill Middle School
614 students
- Maple Hill Sch 464
Maple Hill School
464 students
- Hop Brook Elem 312
Hop Brook Elementary School
312 students
- Cross Street I 311
Cross Street Intermediate School
311 students
- This school 231
Salem School
231 students
What this shows Salem School reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem School compares
Salem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 53% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 38% 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
$20,600
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
White 35.9%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Salem School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Naugatuck School District reports $20,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naugatuck High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| City Hill Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Hill School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hop Brook Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Street Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Naugatuck
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Maple Hill School
Standard public school
464 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Hop Brook Elementary School
Standard public school
312 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Cross Street Intermediate School
Standard public school
311 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Hillside Intermediate School
Standard public school
292 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Western School
Standard public school
242 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Andrew Avenue School
Standard public school
221 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salem School
How many students attend Salem School?
Salem School has 231 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Naugatuck, CT. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem School is 12.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salem School?
55.8% of students at Salem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem School?
The largest demographic group at Salem School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment, in Naugatuck, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem School?
Salem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Naugatuck?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Naugatuck, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Naugatuck on the city page.
What other schools are in Naugatuck School District?
Besides Salem School, Naugatuck School District also operates Naugatuck High School (1,202 students), City Hill Middle School (614 students), and Maple Hill School (464 students). See the Naugatuck School District district page for the complete list.