Enrollment
435
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Salem Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Salem Elementary School
South Salem Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Port Washington, New York, enrolling 435 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.7% free-meal eligibility runs 99% below the New York average.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 220 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #153.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Port Washington Union Free School District also operates Paul D Schreiber Senior High School (1,643 students) and Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School (1,213 students) alongside South Salem Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Salem Elementary School compares
South Salem Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$29,027
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Port Washington Union Free School District, which includes South Salem Elementary School.
$29,027
Per student
+10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+75%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 85.0%
State 9.7%
Federal 5.3%
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.
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
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~435 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Salem Elementary School a good school?
South Salem Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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