- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Selmer, TN
Selmer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Selmer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470288001003
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selmer Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Selmer · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 548
- students enrolled
Selmer Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Selmer Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Selmer, TN.
School address
District: Mcnairy County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470288001003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Selmer Elementary held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 470288001003 · Selmer, TN Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 13:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Adamsville Elementary (710 students)
Selmer Elementary held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Selmer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adamsville Ele
Adamsville Elementary
710 students
- Mcnairy Centra
Mcnairy Central High School
673 students
- This school
Selmer Elementary
548 students
- Adamsville Hig
Adamsville High School
460 students
- Bethel Springs
Bethel Springs Elementary
415 students
- Ramer Elementa
Ramer Elementary
355 students
What this shows Selmer Elementary reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Selmer Elementary compares
Selmer Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$11,456
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Selmer Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Mcnairy County reports $11,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Selmer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsville Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcnairy Central High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adamsville High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel Springs Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramer Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selmer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Selmer
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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Selmer Elementary
How many students attend Selmer Elementary?
Selmer Elementary has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Selmer, TN. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selmer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Selmer Elementary is 13:1, which is 15% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selmer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Selmer Elementary is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Selmer, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selmer Elementary?
Selmer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Selmer Elementary rank among public schools in Selmer?
By Resource Investment Index, Selmer Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Selmer, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mcnairy County?
Besides Selmer Elementary, Mcnairy County also operates Adamsville Elementary (710 students), Mcnairy Central High School (673 students), and Adamsville High School (460 students). See the Mcnairy County district page for the complete list.