Enrollment
421
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dothan, AL
Selma Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Selma Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010123000454
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selma Street Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Dothan · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Selma Street Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Selma Street Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Dothan, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Selma Street Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Selma Street Elementary School
Selma Street Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dothan, Alabama, enrolling 421 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.3% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 182 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 85 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 421 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Dothan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kelly Springs Elementary School (516 students): Selma Street Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 19.1:1).
Dothan City also operates Dothan High School (1,588 students) and Dothan Preparatory Academy (1,034 students) alongside Selma Street Elementary School.
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 Selma Street Elementary School compares
Selma Street Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 54% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 31% in Alabama - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 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.
Student demographics
African American 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
White 10.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Selma Street Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dothan City, which includes Selma Street Elementary School.
$12,004
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 53.0%
Federal 25.5%
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 Selma Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dothan Preparatory Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver 9th Grade Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selma Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Dothan
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kelly Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Highlands Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Hidden Lake Primary School
Standard public school
476 students 19:1 students per teacher
Girard Intermediate School
Standard public school
449 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology
Standard public school
429 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Heard Elementary School
Standard public school
389 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~421 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Selma Street Elementary School
How many students attend Selma Street Elementary School?
Selma Street Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dothan, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selma Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Selma Street Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% higher 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 Street Elementary School?
90.3% of students at Selma Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selma Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Selma Street Elementary School is African American at 69.1% of enrollment, in Dothan, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selma Street Elementary School?
Selma Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Selma Street Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dothan?
By Resource Investment Index, Selma Street Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Dothan, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dothan on the city page.
Is Selma Street Elementary School a good school?
Selma Street Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Dothan City?
Besides Selma Street Elementary School, Dothan City also operates Dothan High School (1,588 students), Dothan Preparatory Academy (1,034 students), and Carver 9th Grade Academy (583 students). See the Dothan City district page for the complete list.
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