- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Washington, NY
South Salem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Salem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362358005612
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Salem Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Port Washington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 0.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Salem Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Salem Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Port Washington, NY.
School address
District: Port Washington Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362358005612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
South Salem Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 362358005612 · Port Washington, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 11.8:1 · 0.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Paul D Schreiber Senior High School (1,643 students)
South Salem Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Salem Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paul D Schreib
Paul D Schreiber Senior High School
1,643 students
- Carrie Palmer
Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School
1,213 students
- John Philip So 564
John Philip Sousa Elementary School
564 students
- Manorhaven Ele 499
Manorhaven Elementary School
499 students
- Guggenheim Ele 473
Guggenheim Elementary School
473 students
- This school 435
South Salem Elementary School
435 students
What this shows South Salem Elementary School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Salem Elementary School compares
South Salem Elementary 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.7% | ▼ 99% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$30,651
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, South Salem Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Port Washington Union Free School District reports $30,651 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Salem Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul D Schreiber Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Philip Sousa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manorhaven Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guggenheim Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Salem Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Salem Elementary School
How many students attend South Salem Elementary School?
South Salem Elementary School has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Washington, NY. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Salem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Salem Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Salem Elementary School?
0.7% of students at South Salem Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Salem Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Salem Elementary School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Port Washington, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Salem Elementary School?
South Salem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 South Salem Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Port Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, South Salem Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Port Washington, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Port Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Washington Union Free School District?
Besides South Salem Elementary School, Port Washington Union Free School District also operates Paul D Schreiber Senior High School (1,643 students), Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School (1,213 students), and John Philip Sousa Elementary School (564 students). See the Port Washington Union Free School District district page for the complete list.