Selmer Elementary School

533 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Selmer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Selmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Selmer Elementary School's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
511 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Selmer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Selmer Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#820 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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18%
28%
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32%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
13%
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Black
14%
21%
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White
81%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Selmer Elementary School's ranking?
Selmer Elementary School is ranked #820 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Selmer Elementary School often compared to?
Selmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethel Springs Elementary School, Ramer Elementary School, Adamsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Selmer Elementary School?
511 students attend Selmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Selmer Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Selmer Elementary School?
Selmer Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Selmer Elementary School offer ?
Selmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Selmer Elementary School part of?
Selmer Elementary School is part of Mcnairy County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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