Selma Street Elementary School ranked #645 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #862 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency was 34%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged 20–29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 406 in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1; the school served grades Kindergarten through 6 as a public elementary school in Dothan, AL.
Minority enrollment was 88% with 90% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting high socioeconomic need and stability in demographic composition over recent years.
Math proficiency showed a notable rebound to 30–34% in 2023 after multi–year declines, while reading and science proficiencies remained below state averages consistently from 2017 to 2023.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Selma Street Elementary School serves the southern part of Dothan, AL, covering an area of approximately 10.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Selma Street Elementary School's student population of 421 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Selma Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Selma Street Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#645 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
69%
31%
White
10%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selma Street Elementary School's ranking?
Selma Street Elementary School is ranked #645 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Selma Street Elementary School often compared to?
Selma Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heard Elementary School, Kelly Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Selma Street Elementary School?
421 students attend Selma Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Selma Street Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Selma Street Elementary School?
Selma Street Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Selma Street Elementary School offer ?
Selma Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Selma Street Elementary School part of?
Selma Street Elementary School is part of Dothan City School District.
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