- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Covington, NY
Salmon River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Salmon River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362550003522
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salmon River Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fort Covington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Salmon River Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salmon River Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fort Covington, NY.
School address
District: Salmon River Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362550003522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Salmon River Elementary School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 362550003522 · Fort Covington, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 8.9:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Salmon River High School (430 students)
Salmon River Elementary School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Salmon River Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salmon River H
Salmon River High School
430 students
- Saint Regis Mo
Saint Regis Mohawk School
328 students
- This school
Salmon River Elementary School
311 students
- Salmon River M
Salmon River Middle School
304 students
What this shows Salmon River Elementary School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salmon River Elementary School compares
Salmon River Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in New York - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$34,200
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 29.6%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Salmon River Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Salmon River Central School District reports $34,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salmon River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Regis Mohawk School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salmon River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salmon River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salmon River Elementary School
How many students attend Salmon River Elementary School?
Salmon River Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Covington, NY. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salmon River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salmon River Elementary School is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salmon River Elementary School?
67.2% of students at Salmon River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salmon River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Salmon River Elementary School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Fort Covington, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salmon River Elementary School?
Salmon River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Salmon River Elementary School rank among public schools in Fort Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Salmon River Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fort Covington, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Salmon River Central School District?
Besides Salmon River Elementary School, Salmon River Central School District also operates Salmon River High School (430 students), Saint Regis Mohawk School (328 students), and Salmon River Middle School (304 students). See the Salmon River Central School District district page for the complete list.