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William T. Barron Elementary School

55 Butler St., Salem, NH 03079Salem School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
385
Students
Total enrolled
$25,876
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 80% vs nat'l
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 385 students in grades KG–05 in Salem, New Hampshire.
80% above average funding
District spends $25,876 per pupil, 80% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

William T. Barron Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Salem, New Hampshire, serving grades KG–05 with 385 students. The district invests $25,876 per student — 80% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 11% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at William T. Barron Elementary School

385
Total Students
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
11%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution213 male · 172 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility11%
National avg 52% · 41 students
Student Composition
81%
12%
Asian2%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 330606000400

Academic Outcomes at William T. Barron Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 62th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 03079

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,876Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$25,876
State avg
$34,704
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,385
Student Support$4,916
Administration$3,105
Operations$3,881
Other$2,588
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $25,876 spent per student, an estimated $11,463 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
64%
State government
30.4%
Local (property tax)
63.7%
Federal programs
5.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $25,876/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 11% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
North Salem Elementary SchoolWilliam E. Lancaster SchoolDr. L. F. Soule SchoolMary A. Fisk Elementary School
↓
Middle
Woodbury School
↓
High School
Salem High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyRockingham County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSalem School District →
Phone: (603)893-7067
NCES ID: 330606000400
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Salem seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Salem School District
High
Salem High School
1,134 students · 09–13
● 46 opp12% FRL
Mid
Woodbury School
777 students · 06–08
● 46 opp18% FRL
Elem
North Salem Elementary School
366 students · KG–05
● 46 opp7% FRL
Elem
William E. Lancaster School
278 students · KG–05
● 46 opp18% FRL
Elem
Dr. L. F. Soule School
263 students · KG–05
● 46 opp26% FRL
Elem
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School
259 students · KG–05
● 46 opp16% FRL
Other
Salem Preschool
145 students · PK–PK
● 46 opp7% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
55 Butler St., Salem, NH 03079
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.