Enrollment
448
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 422073005365
Salisbury Ms — Allentown, PA
Federal NCES profile for Salisbury Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Salisbury Township Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salisbury Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Salisbury Ms reports 448 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% below the Pennsylvania average and 19% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 358 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Salisbury Township Sd spends $28,354 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 71.6% from local sources (property taxes), 20.6% from the state, and 7.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Salisbury Ms compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 28% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 48% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,354
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
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.
Overview
Enrollment 448 Top 48% in Pennsylvania — larger than 52% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.0% -28% vs state
NCES ID 422073005365
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.3
Students per counselor 358:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 39
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salisbury Township Sd, which includes Salisbury Ms.
$28,354
Per student
+25%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 71.6%
State 20.6%
Federal 7.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Salisbury Ms
How many students attend Salisbury Ms?
Salisbury Ms has 448 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Allentown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salisbury Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Salisbury Ms is 15:1, which is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Allentown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salisbury Ms?
Salisbury Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.