Very Good
#393 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 22% in state
Selma Elementary School
Elementary School · Liberty-perry Community Sch Corp · Selma, IN
A Liberty-perry Community Sch Corp elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 336, Selma, IN 47383
- Math 67% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Selma Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Selma Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low184/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,700
Median home value
$128,400
Median rent
$928/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47383; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 4.8 mi | 646 | Compare → |
| Inspire Academy - a Sch of InquiryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | PK–8 | 4.9 mi | 194 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Liberty-perry Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,519NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Selma Elementary School is listed in Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Selma Elementary School
Selma Elementary School is a public elementary school in Selma, IN, part of Liberty-perry Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #393 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Selma Elementary School
What grades does Selma Elementary School serve?
Selma Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Selma Elementary School?
Selma Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selma Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Selma Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Selma Elementary School rank in IN?
Selma Elementary School ranks #393 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Selma Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Selma Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Selma Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Selma Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Selma Elementary School a charter school?
No, Selma Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Selma Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Selma Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (765) 282-2455
- Area population (ZIP 47383)
- 2,564
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 47383; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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