- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Selma, CA
Selma Independent
Federal NCES profile for Selma Independent, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063627008476
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selma Independent earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for California
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Selma Independent has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Selma Independent ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Selma, CA.
School address
District: Selma Unified · California
NCES ID 063627008476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Selma Independent shrank from 171 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (-48.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 063627008476 · Selma, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 9:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Selma High (1,721 students)
Selma Independent shrank from 171 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (-48.0%). Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Selma Independent in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selma High
Selma High
1,721 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Middle
892 students
- Andrew Jackson 640
Andrew Jackson Elementary
640 students
- Theodore Roose 634
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
634 students
- Eric White Ele 630
Eric White Elementary
630 students
- This school 72
Selma Independent
72 students
What this shows Selma Independent reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Selma Independent compares
Selma Independent is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 58% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,725
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.1%
White 9.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Selma Independent is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Selma Unified reports $19,725 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Selma Independent Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrew Jackson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eric White Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selma Independent's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar other schools in Selma
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~72 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Selma Independent
How many students attend Selma Independent?
Selma Independent has 72 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Selma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 89 (2023-24), down 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selma Independent?
The student-teacher ratio at Selma Independent is 9:1, which is 58% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Selma Independent?
76.6% of students at Selma Independent are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selma Independent?
The largest demographic group at Selma Independent is Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment, in Selma, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selma Independent?
Selma Independent has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Selma Independent rank among public schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Selma Independent ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Selma, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Selma on the city page.
What other schools are in Selma Unified?
Besides Selma Independent, Selma Unified also operates Selma High (1,721 students), Abraham Lincoln Middle (892 students), and Andrew Jackson Elementary (640 students). See the Selma Unified district page for the complete list.