Enrollment
279
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Selma, AL
The Rbhudson Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Rbhudson Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010297001161
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Rbhudson Steam Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
The Rbhudson Steam Academy has class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Rbhudson Steam Academy ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Selma, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Rbhudson Steam Academy compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Rbhudson Steam Academy
The Rbhudson Steam Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Selma, Alabama, enrolling 279 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.9:1, The Rbhudson Steam Academy is leaner than roughly 91% of Alabama schools and 21% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 86.8% of students qualify for free meals, 48% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 279 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 141 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #74.
Its student body is predominantly African American (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Selma's middle schools, it stands alongside Tipton Durant Middle School (176 students): The Rbhudson Steam Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 17.6:1).
Selma City also operates Selma High School (680 students) and Edgewood Elementary School (402 students) alongside The Rbhudson Steam Academy.
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 The Rbhudson Steam Academy compares
The Rbhudson Steam Academy on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 48% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 9% in Alabama - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$14,289
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 97.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, The Rbhudson Steam Academy is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Selma City, which includes The Rbhudson Steam Academy.
$14,289
Per student
+14%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 53.2%
Federal 29.3%
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 The Rbhudson Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sophia P Kingston Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School of Discovery Genesis Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Rbhudson Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Selma
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~279 students)
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Frequently asked questions about The Rbhudson Steam Academy
How many students attend The Rbhudson Steam Academy?
The Rbhudson Steam Academy has 279 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Selma, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Rbhudson Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Rbhudson Steam Academy is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 The Rbhudson Steam Academy?
86.8% of students at The Rbhudson Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Rbhudson Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Rbhudson Steam Academy is African American at 97.8% of enrollment, in Selma, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Rbhudson Steam Academy?
The Rbhudson Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 The Rbhudson Steam Academy rank among middle schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, The Rbhudson Steam Academy ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Selma, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Selma on the city page.
Is The Rbhudson Steam Academy a good school?
The Rbhudson Steam Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. 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 Selma City?
Besides The Rbhudson Steam Academy, Selma City also operates Selma High School (680 students), Edgewood Elementary School (402 students), and Meadowview Elementary School (334 students). See the Selma City district page for the complete list.
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