Enrollment
516
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salem Woods Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Salem Woods Elementary School
Salem Woods Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Monroe, Washington, enrolling 516 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 516 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 440 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Monroe's public schools, it stands alongside Sky Valley Education Center (985 students): Salem Woods Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 34:1).
Monroe School District also operates Monroe High School (1,515 students) and Sky Valley Education Center (985 students) alongside Salem Woods Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Salem Woods Elementary School compares
Salem Woods Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe School District, which includes Salem Woods Elementary School.
$16,215
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 68.2%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Salem Woods Elementary School a good school?
Salem Woods Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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