Serving 548 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Selmer Elementary serves the west part of its school district in Selmer, TN, covering an area of approximately 149.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Selmer Elementary School's student population of 548 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Leaders, Readers, Thinkers, and Doers'
School Rankings
Selmer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Selmer Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
11%
20%
White
79%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #695 out of 1,728 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Selmer Elementary School?
548 students attend Selmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Selmer Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Selmer Elementary School offer ?
Selmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Selmer Elementary School part of?
Selmer Elementary School is part of Mcnairy County School District.
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