- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Allentown, PA
Salisbury Ms
Federal NCES profile for Salisbury Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422073005365
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salisbury Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 21
- elementary schools in Allentown · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Salisbury Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salisbury Ms ranks #2 of 21 elementary schools in Allentown, PA.
School address
District: Salisbury Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422073005365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Salisbury Ms held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 422073005365 · Allentown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 14:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Salisbury Shs (546 students)
Salisbury Ms held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Salisbury Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salisbury Shs
Salisbury Shs
546 students
- Salisbury El S
Salisbury El Sch
461 students
- This school
Salisbury Ms
448 students
What this shows Salisbury Ms reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salisbury Ms compares
Salisbury Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 28% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$21,054
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 5.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Salisbury Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salisbury Township Sd reports $21,054 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salisbury Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salisbury El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salisbury Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Allentown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch
Standard public school
807 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Luis a. Ramos El Sch
Standard public school
695 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Central El Sch
Standard public school
694 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Union Terrace El Sch
Standard public school
674 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt El Sch
Standard public school
631 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Hiram W Dodd El Sch
Standard public school
627 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salisbury Ms
How many students attend Salisbury Ms?
Salisbury Ms has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Allentown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salisbury Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Salisbury Ms is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salisbury Ms?
42.0% of students at Salisbury Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salisbury Ms?
The largest demographic group at Salisbury Ms is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Allentown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salisbury Ms?
Salisbury Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Salisbury Ms rank among elementary schools in Allentown?
By Resource Investment Index, Salisbury Ms ranks #2 of 21 elementary schools in Allentown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Allentown on the city page.
What other schools are in Salisbury Township Sd?
Besides Salisbury Ms, Salisbury Township Sd also operates Salisbury Shs (546 students) and Salisbury El Sch (461 students). See the Salisbury Township Sd district page for the complete list.