Enrollment
377
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, NH
William T. Barron Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William T. Barron Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330606000400
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William T. Barron Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Hampshire schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 7.8%
- free-lunch eligible
William T. Barron Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William T. Barron Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Salem, NH.
School address
District: Salem School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330606000400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.8%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William T. Barron Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at William T. Barron Elementary School
William T. Barron Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Salem, New Hampshire, enrolling 377 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.5:1 is larger than about 91% of New Hampshire schools and 28% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 7.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 377 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 142 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #120, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Salem School District spends $19,382 per pupil, 32% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Salem's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Salem Elementary School (353 students): William T. Barron Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 14.1:1).
Salem School District also operates Salem High School (1,116 students) and Woodbury School (762 students) alongside William T. Barron 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 William T. Barron Elementary School compares
William T. Barron Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 64% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$19,382
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 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 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, William T. Barron Elementary School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem School District, which includes William T. Barron Elementary School.
$19,382
Per student
-32%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.7%
State 30.4%
Federal 5.9%
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 William T. Barron Elementary 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Salem Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William E. Lancaster School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary a. Fisk Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William T. Barron Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
North Salem Elementary School
Standard public school
353 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
William E. Lancaster School
Standard public school
294 students 14:1 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William T. Barron Elementary School
How many students attend William T. Barron Elementary School?
William T. Barron Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William T. Barron Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William T. Barron Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 28% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William T. Barron Elementary School?
7.8% of students at William T. Barron Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William T. Barron Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William T. Barron Elementary School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Salem, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William T. Barron Elementary School?
William T. Barron Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 William T. Barron Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, William T. Barron Elementary School ranks #6 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.
Is William T. Barron Elementary School a good school?
William T. Barron Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Hampshire schools. 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 Salem School District?
Besides William T. Barron Elementary School, Salem School District also operates Salem High School (1,116 students), Woodbury School (762 students), and North Salem Elementary School (353 students). See the Salem School District district page for the complete list.
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