SELMA STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Selma Street Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dothan City school district, located in Dothan, AL with about 469 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Selma Street Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Selma Street Elementary School, located in Dothan, Alabama, is a public school serving students within the Dothan City Schools district. As an educational institution, the school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged student population. By aligning with the district’s broader mission, Selma Street focuses on providing a structured, supportive learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school while emphasizing fundamental academic skills and core curriculum standards.
Beyond its academic focus, Selma Street Elementary plays an active role in the Dothan community. The school emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success. Through various school-wide initiatives and programs, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Families looking for detailed information regarding current academic calendars, faculty contact, or extracurricular opportunities can visit their official district website.
For more information, contact Selma Street Elementary School at (334) 794-1463 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dothan, AL 36301-3335
(334) 794-1463
http://www.dothan.k12.al.us/sel
SELMA STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dothan, AL with about 469 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dothan City
- Total Students:
- 469
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 469 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SELMA STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 80.0%
- White
- 14.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.