- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salisbury, MD
West Salisbury
Federal NCES profile for West Salisbury, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240069001317
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Salisbury earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Salisbury has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Salisbury ranks #5 of 6 schools in Salisbury, MD.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
West Salisbury grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 240069001317 · Salisbury, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 15.1:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: James M. Bennett High (1,474 students)
West Salisbury grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
West Salisbury in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James M. Benne
James M. Bennett High
1,474 students
- Wicomico High
Wicomico High
1,304 students
- Parkside High
Parkside High
1,272 students
- Prince Street
Prince Street School
976 students
- Bennett Middle
Bennett Middle
963 students
- This school 409
West Salisbury
409 students
What this shows West Salisbury reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Salisbury compares
West Salisbury is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 18% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in Maryland - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$18,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
White 11.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, West Salisbury is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Wicomico County Public Schools reports $18,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Salisbury Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wicomico High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prince Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Salisbury's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Salisbury
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prince Street School
Standard public school
976 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Beaver Run School
Standard public school
741 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Pinehurst Elementary
Standard public school
564 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Pemberton Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Charles H. Chipman Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Salisbury
How many students attend West Salisbury?
West Salisbury has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salisbury, MD. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Salisbury?
The student-teacher ratio at West Salisbury is 15.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Salisbury?
57.9% of students at West Salisbury are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Salisbury?
The largest demographic group at West Salisbury is African American at 53.8% of enrollment, in Salisbury, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Salisbury?
West Salisbury has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 West Salisbury rank among schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, West Salisbury ranks #5 of 6 schools in Salisbury, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salisbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Besides West Salisbury, Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students), Wicomico High (1,304 students), and Parkside High (1,272 students). See the Wicomico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.