- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salem, MO
Salem Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Salem Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292709001678
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem Sr. High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem Sr. High has class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Sr. High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Salem, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Salem Sr. High held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 292709001678 · Salem, MO High · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 15.5:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem Upper Elem. (335 students)
Salem Sr. High held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Salem Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Salem Sr. High
606 students
- Salem Upper El
Salem Upper Elem.
335 students
- Wm. H. Lynch E
Wm. H. Lynch Elem.
257 students
- Salem Middle S
Salem Middle School
254 students
What this shows Salem Sr. High reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem Sr. High compares
Salem Sr. High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 18% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 84% in Missouri - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$9,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Salem Sr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Salem R-80 reports $9,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salem Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Upper Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wm. H. Lynch Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salem Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salem Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salem Sr. High
How many students attend Salem Sr. High?
Salem Sr. High has 606 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salem, MO. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Sr. High is 15.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salem Sr. High?
37.8% of students at Salem Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Salem Sr. High is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Salem, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem Sr. High?
Salem Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Sr. High rank among public schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Sr. High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Salem, MO. 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 R-80?
Besides Salem Sr. High, Salem R-80 also operates Salem Upper Elem. (335 students), Wm. H. Lynch Elem. (257 students), and Salem Middle School (254 students). See the Salem R-80 district page for the complete list.