- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sealy, TX
Selman El
Federal NCES profile for Selman El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483963004501
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selman El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Sealy · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Selman El has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Selman El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sealy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Selman El grew from 639 students in 2022-23 to 676 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 483963004501 · Sealy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
749 enr · 16.6:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Sealy H S (1,002 students)
Selman El grew from 639 students in 2022-23 to 676 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Selman El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sealy H S
Sealy H S
1,002 students
- This school
Selman El
749 students
- Sealy El
Sealy El
694 students
- Sealy J H
Sealy J H
664 students
What this shows Selman El reports 749 students on the CCD universe file.
How Selman El compares
Selman El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$11,109
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 749 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.1%
White 22.7%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Selman El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sealy Isd reports $11,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Selman El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sealy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sealy El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sealy J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selman El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~749 students)
Frequently asked questions about Selman El
How many students attend Selman El?
Selman El has 749 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sealy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 676 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selman El?
The student-teacher ratio at Selman El is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Selman El?
66.8% of students at Selman El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selman El?
The largest demographic group at Selman El is Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment, in Sealy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selman El?
Selman El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Selman El rank among public schools in Sealy?
By Resource Investment Index, Selman El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sealy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sealy Isd?
Besides Selman El, Sealy Isd also operates Sealy H S (1,002 students), Sealy El (694 students), and Sealy J H (664 students). See the Sealy Isd district page for the complete list.