Selmer Elementary

Summary:

Selmer Elementary is a high-performing elementary school in Selmer, Tennessee, serving 524 students in grades PK-5. As part of the McNairy County School District, which is ranked 85 out of 139 districts in the state, Selmer Elementary has consistently outpaced both the district and Tennessee state averages in academic proficiency across key subject areas.

Selmer Elementary's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates of 45.4% in Mathematics, 53.9% in English Language Arts, and 58.9% in Science, significantly higher than the McNairy County averages of 32.5%, 35.4%, and 44.3%, respectively. The school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 63.1% is also well above the state average of 41%. Selmer Elementary's strong performance extends to diverse student subgroups, including Female Students, Male Students, African American Students, and White Students, often ranking in the top 25% of Tennessee elementary schools in these categories. The school's performance is especially impressive for its Low Socio-Economic Status (SES) students, ranking in the top 15% of Tennessee elementary schools in this category.

Selmer Elementary's consistent improvement over the past decade, moving from the bottom half of Tennessee elementary schools to the top 25% in 2023-2024, suggests that the school is employing effective instructional strategies and practices that benefit all students. When compared to nearby schools, such as W. Chester Elementary in the Chester County district, Selmer Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency and statewide rankings, making it a model for effective elementary education in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 533 East Poplar Avenue
       Selmer, TN  38375


(731) 645-3131

District: McNairy County

SchoolDigger Rank:
225th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,659 Help


Students who attend Selmer Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Selmer Middle School
High:    McNairy Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  525

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.8%
African American:
12.2%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Selmer Elementary ranks better than 77.9% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the McNairy County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.62. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.8%), African American (12.2%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Selmer Elementary is 12.9. 2 elementary schools in the McNairy County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Selmer Elementary is $12,659, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the McNairy County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Selmer Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Selmer Elementary 225th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Selmer Elementary in the ranking list.)

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McNairy County:

SchoolDigger ranks McNairy County 74th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Selmer Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Selmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 50.04 430th 809 46.8%
2011 63.23 306th 818 62.6%
2012 56.77 377th 820 54.0%
2013 56.37 450th 846 46.8%
2014 43.24 527th 853 38.2%
2015 42.00 580th 855 32.2%
2018 38.92 601st 997 39.7%
2019 38.92 599th 985 39.2%
2021 41.58 542nd 983 44.9%
2022 46.98 500th 1000 50.0%
2023 54.73 407th 1020 60.1%
2024 71.62 225th 1018 77.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Selmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.26 421st 528 20.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Selmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.73 501st 877 42.9%
2019 34.99 575th 821 30.0%
2021 52.53 319th 823 61.2%
2022 40.57 501st 858 41.6%
2023 72.61 130th 865 85.0%
2024 82.15 63rd 853 92.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Selmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.52 559th 926 39.6%
2021 45.07 482nd 945 49.0%
2022 39.25 577th 975 40.8%
2023 45.79 513th 989 48.1%
2024 68.61 246th 990 75.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Selmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.49 578th 916 36.9%
2021 39.64 531st 941 43.6%
2022 51.82 410th 980 58.2%
2023 60.70 323rd 987 67.3%
2024 71.39 213th 991 78.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Selmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.00 244th 450 45.8%
2019 27.94 301st 404 25.5%
2021 47.62 160th 411 61.1%
2022 52.98 176th 483 63.6%
2023 54.33 186th 500 62.8%
2024 67.57 125th 498 74.9%
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Rank History for White students at Selmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.34 562nd 841 33.2%
2019 39.11 490th 812 39.7%
2021 32.66 588th 844 30.3%
2022 39.88 495th 844 41.4%
2023 44.52 450th 852 47.2%
2024 65.78 231st 847 72.7%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Selmer Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 510 91 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1989 494 89 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 585
1990 497 82 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 580
1991 512 82 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1992 496 80 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1993 469 77 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1994 478 87 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1995 509 91 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 605
1996 509 91 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 605
1997 527 93 0 6 0 n/a n/a 6 632
1998 580 60 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1999 505 114 1 5 0 n/a n/a 1 626
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 605 605
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 631 631
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 576 576
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 576 576
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 591 591
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 540 540
2006 450 85 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2007 422 92 3 17 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2008 455 102 2 23 1 n/a n/a 0 583
2009 468 91 4 15 1 n/a n/a 0 579
2010 458 102 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2011 483 105 7 15 0 0 2 0 612
2012 489 88 4 14 0 0 7 0 602
2013 464 81 6 21 1 0 13 0 586
2014 454 75 8 20 1 1 17 0 576
2015 447 72 8 14 1 0 20 0 562
2016 446 72 3 23 0 0 22 0 566
2017 416 83 3 22 0 0 16 0 540
2018 388 69 2 20 0 0 15 0 494
2019 395 77 4 21 1 0 15 0 513
2020 346 61 1 15 1 0 8 0 432
2021 393 70 2 16 2 0 6 0 489
2022 412 72 2 18 1 0 6 0 511
2023 418 73 2 21 0 0 10 0 524
2024 424 64 1 16 2 0 18 0 525

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Selmer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 604 31.0 19.4 n/a
1989 585 33.0 17.7 n/a
1990 580 33.0 17.5 n/a
1991 594 34.0 17.4 n/a
1992 576 34.0 16.9 n/a
1993 550 34.0 16.2 n/a
1994 572 36.0 15.9 n/a
1995 605 37.0 16.4 n/a
1996 605 37.0 16.4 n/a
1997 632 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 642 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 626 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 605 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 631 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 576 n/a n/a n/a
2003 576 n/a n/a n/a
2004 591 n/a n/a n/a
2005 540 n/a n/a n/a
2006 551 44.7 12.3 n/a
2007 535 45.0 11.9 66.2
2008 583 46.0 12.7 65.7
2009 579 46.0 12.6 67.7
2010 578 47.0 12.3 72.7
2011 612 47.0 13.0 77
2012 602 47.0 12.8 72.4
2013 586 49.3 11.8 76.1
2014 576 49.0 11.7 77.6
2015 562 48.0 11.7 64.4
2016 566 44.0 12.8 99.8
2017 540 44.5 12.1 n/a
2018 494 37.5 13.1 n/a
2019 513 39.5 12.9 n/a
2020 432 37.0 11.6 n/a
2021 489 38.6 12.6 n/a
2022 511 37.6 13.5 n/a
2023 524 42.6 12.2 n/a
2024 525 40.4 12.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Selmer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 604 31.0 19.4 n/a
1989 585 33.0 17.7 n/a
1990 580 33.0 17.5 n/a
1991 594 34.0 17.4 n/a
1992 576 34.0 16.9 n/a
1993 550 34.0 16.2 n/a
1994 572 36.0 15.9 n/a
1995 605 37.0 16.4 n/a
1996 605 37.0 16.4 n/a
1997 632 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 642 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 626 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 605 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 631 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 576 n/a n/a n/a
2003 576 n/a n/a n/a
2004 591 n/a n/a n/a
2005 540 n/a n/a n/a
2006 551 44.7 12.3 n/a
2007 535 45.0 11.9 66.2
2008 583 46.0 12.7 65.7
2009 579 46.0 12.6 67.7
2010 578 47.0 12.3 72.7
2011 612 47.0 13.0 77
2012 602 47.0 12.8 72.4
2013 586 49.3 11.8 76.1
2014 576 49.0 11.7 77.6
2015 562 48.0 11.7 64.4
2016 566 44.0 12.8 99.8
2017 540 44.5 12.1 n/a
2018 494 37.5 13.1 n/a
2019 513 39.5 12.9 n/a
2020 432 37.0 11.6 n/a
2021 489 38.6 12.6 n/a
2022 511 37.6 13.5 n/a
2023 524 42.6 12.2 n/a
2024 525 40.4 12.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Selmer Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,240 (11.8%) $8,480 (81.0%) $10,471
2020 $1,841 (15.2%) $9,574 (79.0%) $12,124
2021 $852 (23.6%) $2,704 (74.8%) $3,613
2022 $2,337 (20.3%) $8,517 (73.9%) $11,525
2023 $2,367 (18.7%) $9,521 (75.2%) $12,659

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Selmer Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 599th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 407th of 1020 Elementary schools
 20.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Selmer Elementary)40.325
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McNairy County)38.423.1
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Selmer Elementary)35.843.8
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (McNairy County)4037.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Selmer Elementary)18.846.5
 27.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McNairy County)33.742.6
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Selmer Elementary)3447.9
 13.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (McNairy County)26.946.3
 19.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Selmer Elementary)27.434.3
 6.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (McNairy County)38.130.8
 7.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Selmer Elementary)34.742.4
 7.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (McNairy County)3134.7
 3.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students513524
 2.1%
African American7773
 5.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic2121
Pacific Islander00
White395418
 5.8%
Two or More Races1510
 33.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Selmer Elementary

Students at Selmer Elementary are 81% White, 12% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 525 students attended Selmer Elementary.

Students who attend Selmer Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Selmer Middle School
High : McNairy Central High School

Selmer Elementary ranks 225th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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