Enrollment
1,033
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Malden, MA
Salemwood
Federal NCES profile for Salemwood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250717001363
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salemwood earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Malden · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 1,033
- students enrolled
Salemwood has class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salemwood ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Malden, MA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salemwood compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Salemwood
Salemwood is a large elementary school in Malden, Massachusetts, enrolling 1,033 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Massachusetts, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,033 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Malden's elementary schools, it stands alongside Beebe (921 students): Salemwood is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 13.3:1).
Malden also operates Malden High (1,890 students) and Beebe (921 students) alongside Salemwood.
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 Salemwood compares
Salemwood on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,033
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$18,522
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
African American 26.8%
White 15.1%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Salemwood is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Malden, which includes Salemwood.
$18,522
Per student
-18%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 55.4%
Federal 12.2%
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 Salemwood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malden High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beebe | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferryway | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linden | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forestdale | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salemwood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Malden
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,033 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Salemwood
How many students attend Salemwood?
Salemwood has 1,033 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Malden, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salemwood?
The student-teacher ratio at Salemwood is 13.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salemwood?
The largest demographic group at Salemwood is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment, in Malden, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salemwood?
Salemwood has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Salemwood rank among elementary schools in Malden?
By Resource Investment Index, Salemwood ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Malden, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Malden on the city page.
Is Salemwood a good school?
Salemwood earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools. 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 Malden?
Besides Salemwood, Malden also operates Malden High (1,890 students), Beebe (921 students), and Ferryway (920 students). See the Malden district page for the complete list.
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