- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salem, UT
Salem School
Federal NCES profile for Salem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490063000396
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem School has class sizes larger than 84% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Salem, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Salem School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 490063000396 · Salem, UT Other · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 25.4:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Salem School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Salem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nebo Online Sc
Nebo Online School
7,791 students
- Maple Mountain 1,902
Maple Mountain High
1,902 students
- Springville Hi 1,665
Springville High
1,665 students
- Payson High 1,648
Payson High
1,648 students
- Spanish Fork H 1,640
Spanish Fork High
1,640 students
- This school 508
Salem School
508 students
What this shows Salem School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem School compares
Salem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 48% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Utah - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$8,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Salem School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Nebo District reports $8,911 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo Online School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Maple Mountain High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Payson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salem School
How many students attend Salem School?
Salem School has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salem, UT. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem School is 25.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salem School?
14.6% of students at Salem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem School?
The largest demographic group at Salem School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Salem, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem School?
Salem School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Salem, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides Salem School, Nebo District also operates Nebo Online School (7,791 students), Maple Mountain High (1,902 students), and Springville High (1,665 students). See the Nebo District district page for the complete list.