Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Selma Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Selma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Selma Elementary School's student population of 562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
Selma Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Selma Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#184 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Selma Elementary School is ranked #184 out of 1,763 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Selma Elementary School?
562 students attend Selma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Selma Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Kindergarten-5
What school district is Selma Elementary School part of?
Selma Elementary School is part of Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Selma Elementary School located?
Selma Elementary School is located in the Mile Square neighborhood of Selma, IN.
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