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Chesterfield, MO vs Salem, CT

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- Salem spends 87.8% more per student than Chesterfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.5% lower in Salem than in Chesterfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salem had 0.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Chesterfield
 Chesterfield, MOSalem, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$26,209$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,967  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,420$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4034573
 Students per Counselor276  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
Reviews for Chesterfield    7 Reviews

I've lived in St. Louis for roughly ten years and I grew up in the surrounding area. I do not recommend St. Louis to live for two reasons: crime and the weather. A lot  More

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Over 18 years ago

The climate in Chesterfield is moderate winters, hot humid summers. The best season is spring and the worst season is winter. The worst problem with the climate in  More

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Over 18 years ago

The good things about Chesterfield are relatively inexpensive cost combined with many things to do in the area and proximity to an airport. Unlike many areas growing  More

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Reviews for Salem    1 Reviews

We just moved to Salem and we love it. The town green is beautiful. The church in the center of the community is super involved and does awesome work, both with their  More

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