Selma Elementary School

200 S East St
Selma, IN 47383
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Selma Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Selma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Selma Elementary School's student population of 561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
561 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Selma Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Selma Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#305 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
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61%
36%
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50%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
93%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IN.
0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Selma Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Selma Elementary School's ranking?
Selma Elementary School is ranked #305 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Selma Elementary School often compared to?
Selma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Royerton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Selma Elementary School?
561 students attend Selma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Selma Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Selma Elementary School?
Selma Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Selma Elementary School offer ?
Selma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Selma Elementary School part of?
Selma Elementary School is part of Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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