- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, MO
Salem Upper Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Salem Upper Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292709001676
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem Upper Elem. earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem Upper Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Upper Elem. ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Salem, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Salem Upper Elem. held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 292709001676 · Salem, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 12.9:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem Sr. High (606 students)
Salem Upper Elem. held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Salem Upper Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem Sr. High
Salem Sr. High
606 students
- This school
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 Upper Elem. reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem Upper Elem. compares
Salem Upper Elem. 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▲ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Missouri - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Salem Upper Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
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 Upper Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wm. H. Lynch Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salem Upper Elem.'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 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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salem Upper Elem.
How many students attend Salem Upper Elem.?
Salem Upper Elem. has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, MO. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Upper Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Upper Elem. is 12.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salem Upper Elem.?
50.6% of students at Salem Upper Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem Upper Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Salem Upper Elem. is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Salem, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem Upper Elem.?
Salem Upper Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Upper Elem. rank among elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Upper Elem. ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem R-80?
Besides Salem Upper Elem., Salem R-80 also operates Salem Sr. High (606 students), Wm. H. Lynch Elem. (257 students), and Salem Middle School (254 students). See the Salem R-80 district page for the complete list.