Enrollment
172
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Selma, AL
School of Discovery Genesis Center
Federal NCES profile for School of Discovery Genesis Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010297001153
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School of Discovery Genesis Center earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 90.1%
- free-lunch eligible
School of Discovery Genesis Center has class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School of Discovery Genesis Center ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Selma, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School of Discovery Genesis Center compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at School of Discovery Genesis Center
School of Discovery Genesis Center is a high-poverty, small middle school in Selma, Alabama, enrolling 172 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.1% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Alabama schools, with 172 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 172 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 29.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Selma's middle schools, it stands alongside The Rbhudson Steam Academy (279 students): School of Discovery Genesis Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 13.9:1).
Selma City also operates Selma High School (680 students) and Edgewood Elementary School (402 students) alongside School of Discovery Genesis Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How School of Discovery Genesis Center compares
School of Discovery Genesis Center on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 53% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 74% in Alabama - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,289
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Selma City, which includes School of Discovery Genesis Center.
$14,289
Per student
+14%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 53.2%
Federal 29.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How School of Discovery Genesis Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sophia P Kingston Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Rbhudson Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School of Discovery Genesis Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Selma
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~172 students)
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Frequently asked questions about School of Discovery Genesis Center
How many students attend School of Discovery Genesis Center?
School of Discovery Genesis Center has 172 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Selma, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Discovery Genesis Center?
The student-teacher ratio at School of Discovery Genesis Center is 19.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School of Discovery Genesis Center?
90.1% of students at School of Discovery Genesis Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School of Discovery Genesis Center?
School of Discovery Genesis Center has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School of Discovery Genesis Center rank among middle schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, School of Discovery Genesis Center ranks #1 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Selma on the city page.
Is School of Discovery Genesis Center a good school?
School of Discovery Genesis Center earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Selma City?
Besides School of Discovery Genesis Center, Selma City also operates Selma High School (680 students), Edgewood Elementary School (402 students), and Meadowview Elementary School (334 students). See the Selma City district page for the complete list.
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