SELMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Selmer Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the McNairy County school district, located in Selmer, TN with about 494 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 37 teachers, Selmer Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Selmer Elementary School, located at 533 East Poplar Avenue in Selmer, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the McNairy County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of young students in the local community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to build essential literacy and numeracy skills, providing a pathway for students as they transition through their early formative years of education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the McNairy County School System, which focuses on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and active community engagement. By maintaining a presence in the heart of Selmer, the school serves as a central hub for families, encouraging parent-teacher collaboration and local involvement. Those interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or current news can visit their official website at http://ses.mcnairycountyschools.com.

For more information, contact Selmer Elementary at (731) 645-3131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

533 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
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SELMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Selmer, TN with about 494 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
McNairy County
Total Students:
494
Teachers:
37.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 494 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SELMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
78.5%
Black or African American
14.0%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Two or more races
3.0%
Asian
0.4%

Female
44.1%
Male
55.9%

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.