At a glance
Reported students
535
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
349
Selma Elementary School: 535 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 583
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.8:1
What the reported data says about Selma Elementary School
Selma Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Selma. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp. NCES reports 535 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.1%) and multiracial (5.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 25.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Selma Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 25.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.1%
- Hispanic2.6%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wapahani High School
High · Grades 09–12
349 reported students
Selma Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
277 reported students
Public schools near Selma Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Central Elementary School Elementary · Monroe Central School Corp | PK–06 | 680 | 4.8 mi |
| Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry Elementary · Charter · Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry | PK–08 | 201 | 4.9 mi |
| Longfellow Elementary School Elementary · Muncie Community Schools | PK–05 | 348 | 5.4 mi |
| Grissom Elementary School Elementary · Muncie Community Schools | PK–05 | 411 | 5.7 mi |
| East Washington Academy Elementary · Muncie Community Schools | PK–05 | 492 | 5.8 mi |
| South View Elementary School Elementary · Muncie Community Schools | PK–05 | 470 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Selma Elementary School
What grades does Selma Elementary School serve?
Selma Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp.
How many students attend Selma Elementary School?
Selma Elementary School reported 535 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 583 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Selma Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 535 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Selma Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Selma Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Selma Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Selma Elementary School in?
Selma Elementary School is part of Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp, based in Selma, IN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Selma Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Monroe Central Elementary School (4.8 mi), Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry (4.9 mi), Longfellow Elementary School (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.