Overview
Selma Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Selma, North Carolina. The school enrolls 794 students. It is part of the Johnston County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictJohnston County Public Schools
County37101
CitySelma
ZIP27576
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370237001025
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment794
White7.6%
Hispanic / Latino62.0%
Black / African American25.3%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)