Selma Street Elementary School

Public K-6

 1501 W Selma St
       Dothan, AL  36301-3335


(334) 794-1463

District: Dothan City

SchoolDigger Rank:
433rd of 680 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,300 Help


Students who attend Selma Street Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dothan Preparatory Academy
High:    Dothan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.5%
White:
18.2%
Hispanic:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.7% Help


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Compare Details Selma Street Elementary School ranks worse than 63.7% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 4th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Dothan City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Selma Street Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (62.5%), White (18.2%), Hispanic (13.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Selma Street Elementary School is 15.8, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Dothan City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Selma Street Elementary School is $11,300, which is the 3rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Dothan City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Selma Street Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Selma Street Elementary School 433rd of 680 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Selma Street Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
Male students:
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White students:


Dothan City:

SchoolDigger ranks Dothan City 96th of 134 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Selma Street Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Selma Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.46 297th 623 52.3%
2005 32.97 527th 688 23.4%
2006 47.31 394th 689 42.8%
2007 21.57 614th 698 12.0%
2008 50.59 376th 698 46.1%
2009 41.09 475th 696 31.8%
2010 38.91 526th 704 25.3%
2011 49.67 436th 709 38.5%
2012 50.45 431st 696 38.1%
2013 31.41 580th 696 16.7%
2014 23.75 557th 695 19.9%
2015 24.80 538th 691 22.1%
2016 22.54 546th 691 21.0%
2017 25.58 526th 688 23.5%
2018 27.30 497th 680 26.9%
2019 31.37 478th 681 29.8%
2021 29.13 484th 692 30.1%
2022 26.18 505th 687 26.5%
2023 37.56 433rd 680 36.3%
See the entire list of Alabama Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Selma Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.07 216th 280 22.9%
2018 24.17 275th 344 20.1%
2019 39.88 238th 392 39.3%
2021 40.34 216th 398 45.7%
2022 47.57 155th 345 55.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Selma Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.41 419th 651 35.6%
2019 45.89 369th 649 43.1%
2021 39.43 413th 653 36.8%
2022 35.92 429th 651 34.1%
2023 51.33 311th 623 50.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Selma Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.58 437th 639 31.6%
2018 28.48 486th 640 24.1%
2019 35.30 445th 646 31.1%
2021 24.18 498th 656 24.1%
2022 22.90 511th 656 22.1%
2023 34.51 433rd 645 32.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Selma Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.36 509th 639 20.3%
2018 28.99 474th 650 27.1%
2019 29.70 473rd 650 27.2%
2021 35.16 439th 669 34.4%
2022 30.25 463rd 669 30.8%
2023 40.30 404th 649 37.8%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Selma Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.37 194th 336 42.3%
2018 43.81 236th 423 44.2%
2019 48.91 184th 426 56.8%
2021 48.19 190th 426 55.4%
2022 46.47 197th 426 53.8%
2023 59.90 125th 427 70.7%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Selma Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.16 154th 164 6.1%
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Rank History for White students at Selma Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.82 257th 369 30.4%
2018 28.46 399th 508 21.5%
2019 39.73 334th 529 36.9%
2021 31.21 388th 539 28.0%
2022 17.87 488th 540 9.6%
2023 31.68 387th 528 26.7%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Open Quote The most manipulative, gaslighting staff I have ever come in contact with. If you care about your child at all, do not send them to this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, May 7, 2022

Open Quote Terrible leadership. This is not a positive and/or safe environment Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 16, 2017

Open Quote Let's see. So far:
- Kids cannot socialize during lunch. (I.e. no talking.)
- Teacher told student to pee in their pants and let the parents clean it up, because they can ONLY use the bathroom during designated times
- Teacher also told a student that they can "starve to death" for all she cares.
- Required over $150 worth of school supplies PER student, just in the first grade alone.
- GREEDY (I.e. $2 8oz snow cone, they cost less than 30 cents to make literally something that requires money every week, and if you don't pay, your child is left out.)
- If you have a birthday party for your child, you cannot invite just their friends or even bestfriend, YOU HAVE TO INVITE THEIR ENTIRE CLASS.

Please, if you care about your kid(s) at all, do not enroll them in this trashy school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Selma Street Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 414 414
1989 209 180 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1990 225 177 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1991 208 179 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1992 227 197 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1993 230 187 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1994 255 186 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1995 209 180 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1996 209 180 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1997 216 172 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 393
1998 196 179 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 382
1999 183 202 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2000 175 211 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 392
2001 140 200 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2002 221 155 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 390
2003 221 155 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 390
2004 196 172 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2005 175 171 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2006 168 165 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2007 158 218 2 20 1 n/a n/a 0 399
2008 147 255 5 19 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2009 141 286 5 21 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2010 114 348 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2011 123 336 2 16 1 0 0 0 478
2012 120 393 0 14 0 0 0 0 527
2013 106 393 0 16 1 0 1 0 517
2014 112 440 0 18 0 0 5 0 575
2015 113 346 0 17 0 0 19 0 495
2016 89 373 0 24 0 0 11 0 497
2017 75 385 0 17 0 1 10 0 488
2018 68 375 4 15 1 0 6 0 469
2019 68 348 5 11 3 0 5 0 440
2020 80 332 6 44 4 3 3 0 472
2021 68 277 3 48 1 1 2 0 400
2022 88 279 3 56 2 1 11 0 440
2023 75 258 3 57 1 1 18 0 413

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Selma Street Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 414 24.0 17.2 0
1989 389 21.0 18.5 n/a
1990 402 21.0 19.1 0
1991 387 22.0 17.5 n/a
1992 424 26.0 16.3 n/a
1993 417 29.0 14.4 n/a
1994 441 28.0 15.8 n/a
1995 393 23.2 16.9 n/a
1996 393 23.2 16.9 n/a
1997 393 25.3 15.5 60.8
1998 382 26.7 14.3 59.9
1999 388 28.0 13.9 67.8
2000 392 28.0 14.0 66.8
2001 345 27.0 12.8 75.7
2002 390 25.0 15.6 69
2003 390 25.0 15.6 69
2004 381 23.0 16.6 68.5
2005 367 25.0 14.7 77.1
2006 355 24.0 14.8 78.3
2007 399 27.0 14.8 83
2008 426 28.0 15.2 83.3
2009 454 25.3 17.8 86.1
2010 475 28.0 16.9 88.8
2011 478 29.5 16.2 87.4
2012 527 22.0 23.9 92.8
2013 517 34.5 14.9 89.9
2014 575 28.0 20.5 86.8
2015 495 27.0 18.3 91.7
2016 497 27.0 18.4 92.6
2017 488 26.5 18.4 90.8
2018 469 26.0 18.0 95.1
2019 440 27.0 16.2 94.3
2020 472 28.0 16.8 91.5
2021 400 29.0 13.7 93.8
2022 440 22.0 20.0 85
2023 413 26.0 15.8 92.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Selma Street Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 414 24.0 17.2 0
1989 389 21.0 18.5 n/a
1990 402 21.0 19.1 0
1991 387 22.0 17.5 n/a
1992 424 26.0 16.3 n/a
1993 417 29.0 14.4 n/a
1994 441 28.0 15.8 n/a
1995 393 23.2 16.9 n/a
1996 393 23.2 16.9 n/a
1997 393 25.3 15.5 60.8
1998 382 26.7 14.3 59.9
1999 388 28.0 13.9 67.8
2000 392 28.0 14.0 66.8
2001 345 27.0 12.8 75.7
2002 390 25.0 15.6 69
2003 390 25.0 15.6 69
2004 381 23.0 16.6 68.5
2005 367 25.0 14.7 77.1
2006 355 24.0 14.8 78.3
2007 399 27.0 14.8 83
2008 426 28.0 15.2 83.3
2009 454 25.3 17.8 86.1
2010 475 28.0 16.9 88.8
2011 478 29.5 16.2 87.4
2012 527 22.0 23.9 92.8
2013 517 34.5 14.9 89.9
2014 575 28.0 20.5 86.8
2015 495 27.0 18.3 91.7
2016 497 27.0 18.4 92.6
2017 488 26.5 18.4 90.8
2018 469 26.0 18.0 95.1
2019 440 27.0 16.2 94.3
2020 472 28.0 16.8 91.5
2021 400 29.0 13.7 93.8
2022 440 22.0 20.0 85
2023 413 26.0 15.8 92.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Selma Street Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,679 (23.7%) $8,383 (74.2%) $11,300

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Selma Street Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 478th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 433rd of 680 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Selma Street Elementary School)5750
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dothan City)54.333.5
 20.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Selma Street Elementary School)37.132.1
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dothan City)43.725.9
 17.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Selma Street Elementary School)35.830.8
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dothan City)38.522.2
 16.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students440413
 6.1%
African American348258
 25.9%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic1157
 418.2%
Pacific Islander01
White6875
 10.3%
Two or More Races518
 260%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.3%92.7%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Selma Street Elementary School

Students at Selma Street Elementary School are 62% African American, 18% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 413 students attended Selma Street Elementary School.

Selma Street Elementary School ranks 433rd of 680 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Selma Street Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dothan Preparatory Academy
High : Dothan High School


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