Overview
William E. Lancaster School is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Salem, New Hampshire. The school enrolls 298 students. It is part of the Salem School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Hampshire state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
18% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 27% state average)
Intimate school community
298 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSalem School District
County33015
CitySalem
ZIP03079
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID330606000403
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment298
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %18%
State Avg27%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)