Selma Street Elementary School

www.dothan.k12.al.us/sel

413 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

413

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Selma Street Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	57
Black	258
Asian	3
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
258 (62.5 %)
White
75 (18.2 %)
Hispanic
57 (13.8 %)
Two or More
18 (4.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dothan City
Phone:	(334)794-1463
Website:	http://www.dothan.k12.al.us/sel
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 50