- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, NH
William E. Lancaster School
Federal NCES profile for William E. Lancaster School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330606000403
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William E. Lancaster School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Hampshire schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
William E. Lancaster School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William E. Lancaster School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Salem, NH.
School address
District: Salem School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330606000403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
William E. Lancaster School grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 330606000403 · Salem, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 14:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem High School (1,116 students)
William E. Lancaster School grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
William E. Lancaster School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,116 students
- Woodbury Schoo
Woodbury School
762 students
- William T. Bar 377
William T. Barron Elementary School
377 students
- North Salem El 353
North Salem Elementary School
353 students
- This school 294
William E. Lancaster School
294 students
- Mary a. Fisk E 272
Mary a. Fisk Elementary School
272 students
What this shows William E. Lancaster School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How William E. Lancaster School compares
William E. Lancaster School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 36% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$19,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 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 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, William E. Lancaster School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Salem School District reports $19,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William E. Lancaster School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William T. Barron Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salem Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary a. Fisk Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William E. Lancaster School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Salem
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
William T. Barron Elementary School
Standard public school
377 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
North Salem Elementary School
Standard public school
353 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch
Standard public school
286 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Mary a. Fisk Elementary School
Standard public school
272 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Dr. L. F. Soule School
Standard public school
270 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about William E. Lancaster School
How many students attend William E. Lancaster School?
William E. Lancaster School has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, NH. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William E. Lancaster School?
The student-teacher ratio at William E. Lancaster School is 14:1, which is 24% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William E. Lancaster School?
13.7% of students at William E. Lancaster School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William E. Lancaster School?
The largest demographic group at William E. Lancaster School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Salem, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William E. Lancaster School?
William E. Lancaster School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 William E. Lancaster School rank among elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, William E. Lancaster School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Salem, NH. 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 School District?
Besides William E. Lancaster School, Salem School District also operates Salem High School (1,116 students), Woodbury School (762 students), and William T. Barron Elementary School (377 students). See the Salem School District district page for the complete list.