- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Covington, NY
Salmon River High School
Federal NCES profile for Salmon River High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362550003524
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salmon River High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fort Covington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Salmon River High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salmon River High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fort Covington, NY.
School address
District: Salmon River Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362550003524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Salmon River High School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 362550003524 · Fort Covington, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 10.2:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Saint Regis Mohawk School (328 students)
Salmon River High School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Salmon River High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Salmon River High School
430 students
- Saint Regis Mo
Saint Regis Mohawk School
328 students
- Salmon River E
Salmon River Elementary School
311 students
- Salmon River M
Salmon River Middle School
304 students
What this shows Salmon River High School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salmon River High School compares
Salmon River High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 60.0%
White 32.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Salmon River High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Regis Mohawk School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salmon River Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salmon River Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salmon River High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salmon River High School
How many students attend Salmon River High School?
Salmon River High School has 430 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Covington, NY. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salmon River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salmon River High School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 High School?
63.6% of students at Salmon River High 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 High School?
The largest demographic group at Salmon River High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.0% of enrollment, in Fort Covington, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salmon River High School?
Salmon River High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Fort Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Salmon River High School ranks #2 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 High School, Salmon River Central School District also operates Saint Regis Mohawk School (328 students), Salmon River Elementary School (311 students), and Salmon River Middle School (304 students). See the Salmon River Central School District district page for the complete list.