- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Selma, CA
Terry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Terry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063627006189
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terry Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28:1
- large classes for California
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Terry Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terry Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Selma, CA.
School address
District: Selma Unified · California
NCES ID 063627006189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Terry Elementary grew from 195 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+18.5%).
Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 063627006189 · Selma, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 28:1 · 92.3% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Selma High (1,721 students)
Terry Elementary grew from 195 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+18.5%). Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Terry Elementary 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 224
Terry Elementary
224 students
What this shows Terry Elementary reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terry Elementary compares
Terry Elementary is a growing 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the California average of 55.5%
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
28:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
56.7%
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
$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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.5%
Asian 3.6%
White 2.7%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Terry Elementary 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 Terry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andrew Jackson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eric White Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terry Elementary'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 elementary schools in Selma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Andrew Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Eric White Elementary
Standard public school
630 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Indianola Elementary
Standard public school
420 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
335 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
James Garfield Elementary
Standard public school
229 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terry Elementary
How many students attend Terry Elementary?
Terry Elementary has 224 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Selma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Terry Elementary is 28:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terry Elementary?
92.3% of students at Terry Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Terry Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment, in Selma, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terry Elementary?
Terry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Terry Elementary rank among elementary schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Terry Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary 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 elementary schools in Selma on the city page.
What other schools are in Selma Unified?
Besides Terry Elementary, 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.