- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, OH
Southeast Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391000601594
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 276
- students enrolled
Southeast Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Salem, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Southeast Elementary School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 391000601594 · Salem, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 19.7:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem High School (610 students)
Southeast Elementary School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Southeast Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
610 students
- Buckeye Elemen
Buckeye Elementary School
418 students
- Salem Junior H
Salem Junior High School
323 students
- Reilly Element
Reilly Elementary School
286 students
- This school
Southeast Elementary School
276 students
What this shows Southeast Elementary School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Elementary School compares
Southeast Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$12,656
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Southeast Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem City reports $12,656 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southeast Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reilly Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Salem
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Elementary School
How many students attend Southeast Elementary School?
Southeast Elementary School has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, OH. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Elementary School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Salem, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Elementary School?
Southeast Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Southeast Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Salem, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem City?
Besides Southeast Elementary School, Salem City also operates Salem High School (610 students), Buckeye Elementary School (418 students), and Salem Junior High School (323 students). See the Salem City district page for the complete list.