- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, WA
Salem Woods Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Salem Woods Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530513001849
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem Woods Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem Woods Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Woods Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Monroe, WA.
School address
District: Monroe School District · Washington
NCES ID 530513001849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Salem Woods Elementary School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 530513001849 · Monroe, WA Other · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 17.8:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe High School (1,515 students)
Salem Woods Elementary School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Salem Woods Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monroe High Sc
Monroe High School
1,515 students
- Sky Valley Edu
Sky Valley Education Center
985 students
- Park Place Mid
Park Place Middle School
755 students
- Frank Wagner E 545
Frank Wagner Elementary
545 students
- This school 516
Salem Woods Elementary School
516 students
- Chain Lake Ele 434
Chain Lake Elementary School
434 students
What this shows Salem Woods Elementary School reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem Woods Elementary School compares
Salem Woods Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 57% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Washington - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$17,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Salem Woods Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe School District reports $17,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salem Woods Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky Valley Education Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Place Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Wagner Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chain Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salem Woods Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sky Valley Education Center
Alternative education program
985 students 34:1 students per teacher
Frank Wagner Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 14:1 students per teacher
Fryelands Elementary
Standard public school
414 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Out of District Special Ed
Special-education school
18 students
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 (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Salem Woods Elementary School
How many students attend Salem Woods Elementary School?
Salem Woods Elementary School has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, WA. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Woods Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salem Woods Elementary School?
19.3% of students at Salem Woods Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem Woods Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Salem Woods Elementary School is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Monroe, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem Woods Elementary School?
Salem Woods Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Salem Woods Elementary School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Woods Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Monroe, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe School District?
Besides Salem Woods Elementary School, Monroe School District also operates Monroe High School (1,515 students), Sky Valley Education Center (985 students), and Park Place Middle School (755 students). See the Monroe School District district page for the complete list.