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#150 of 207 private schools in AL
Mcrae Learning Center
Elementary School · Selma, AL
A private elementary school in Selma, AL serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
2601 MARIE FOSTER ST, Selma, AL 36701
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
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Where Mcrae Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,123/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Selma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,466
Median home value
$111,000
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Edgewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Clark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Sophia P Kingston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 302 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mcrae Learning Center is listed in Selma, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mcrae Learning Center
Mcrae Learning Center is a private elementary school in Selma, AL, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcrae Learning Center
What grades does Mcrae Learning Center serve?
Mcrae Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Mcrae Learning Center?
Mcrae Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcrae Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcrae Learning Center is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mcrae Learning Center rank in AL?
Mcrae Learning Center ranks #150 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Mcrae Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcrae Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mcrae Learning Center a private school?
Yes, Mcrae Learning Center is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mcrae Learning Center a religious school?
No, Mcrae Learning Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 30
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 230 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Dallas County
- Phone
- (334) 872-8078
- Area population (ZIP 36701)
- 22,358
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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