- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Selma, IN
Selma Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Selma Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180588001046
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selma Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Selma Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Selma Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Selma, IN.
School address
District: Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180588001046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Selma Middle School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 180588001046 · Selma, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 15.4:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Selma Elementary School (535 students)
Selma Middle School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Selma Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selma Elementa
Selma Elementary School
535 students
- Wapahani High
Wapahani High School
349 students
- This school
Selma Middle School
277 students
What this shows Selma Middle School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Selma Middle School compares
Selma Middle 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 2% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.7%
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Selma Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wapahani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selma Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Selma Middle School
How many students attend Selma Middle School?
Selma Middle School has 277 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Selma, IN. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selma Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Selma Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 Middle School?
48.7% of students at Selma Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selma Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Selma Middle School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Selma, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selma Middle School?
Selma Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Selma Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp also operates Selma Elementary School (535 students) and Wapahani High School (349 students). See the Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.