- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
The Rbhudson Steam Academy shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 010297001161 · Selma, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 13.9:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Selma High School (680 students)
The Rbhudson Steam Academy shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
The Rbhudson Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selma High Sch
Selma High School
680 students
- Edgewood Eleme
Edgewood Elementary School
402 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elementary School
334 students
- Sophia P Kings
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
305 students
- This school
The Rbhudson Steam Academy
279 students
- School of Disc 172
School of Discovery Genesis Center
172 students
What this shows The Rbhudson Steam Academy reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Rbhudson Steam Academy compares
The Rbhudson Steam Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,254
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Selma City reports $14,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~279 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), down 50.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.