- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
NCES CCD campus card
172 on latest CCD 010297001153 · Selma, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 19.1:1 · 90.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Selma High School (680 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 middle schools in Selma. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
School of Discovery Genesis Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selma High Sch
Selma High School
680 students
- Edgewood Eleme
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
- This school 172
School of Discovery Genesis Center
172 students
What this shows School of Discovery Genesis Center reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How School of Discovery Genesis Center compares
School of Discovery Genesis Center vs Alabama and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$14,254
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 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.
Programs
District finance for Selma City reports $14,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~172 students)
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.