- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Selma, IN
Selma Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Selma Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180588001045
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selma Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Selma Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Selma Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Selma, IN.
School address
District: Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180588001045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Selma Elementary School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 180588001045 · Selma, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 16.7:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Wapahani High School (349 students)
Selma Elementary School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Selma Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Selma Elementary School
535 students
- Wapahani High
Wapahani High School
349 students
- Selma Middle S
Selma Middle School
277 students
What this shows Selma Elementary School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Selma Elementary School compares
Selma Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▲ 5% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Indiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Selma Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp reports $11,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Selma Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapahani High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Selma Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selma Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Selma Elementary School
How many students attend Selma Elementary School?
Selma Elementary School has 535 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Selma, IN. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selma Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Selma Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Selma Elementary School?
52.1% of students at Selma Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selma Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Selma Elementary School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Selma, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selma Elementary School?
Selma Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Selma Elementary School rank among public schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Selma Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Selma, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp?
Besides Selma Elementary School, Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp also operates Wapahani High School (349 students) and Selma Middle School (277 students). See the Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.