- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Selma, AL
Edgewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010297001154
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Selma, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Edgewood Elementary School grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+18.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 010297001154 · Selma, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 20.1:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Selma High School (680 students)
Edgewood Elementary School grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+18.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Edgewood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selma High Sch
Selma High School
680 students
- This school
Edgewood Elementary School
402 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elementary School
334 students
- Sophia P Kings
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
305 students
- The Rbhudson S
The Rbhudson Steam Academy
279 students
- School of Disc 172
School of Discovery Genesis Center
172 students
What this shows Edgewood Elementary School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewood Elementary School compares
Edgewood Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 54% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 84% in Alabama - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,254
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.8%
Two or More 2.7%
White 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, Edgewood Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Selma City reports $14,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sophia P Kingston Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Rbhudson Steam Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School of Discovery Genesis Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Selma
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Elementary School
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Selma, AL. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgewood Elementary School?
90.4% of students at Edgewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Elementary School is African American at 95.8% of enrollment, in Selma, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edgewood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Selma, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Selma on the city page.
What other schools are in Selma City?
Besides Edgewood Elementary School, Selma City also operates Selma High School (680 students), Meadowview Elementary School (334 students), and Sophia P Kingston Elementary School (305 students). See the Selma City district page for the complete list.