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#1482 of 1,786 schools in TN

Crump Elementary

Elementary School · Memphis-Shelby County Schools

4405 Crump RD, Memphis, TN 38141

Enrollment

544

Student-Teacher

15.1:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#1,482 of 1,786

In Memphis

#123 of 199

public schools

In district

#124 of 202

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

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Crump Elementary

4.7/10

Elementary School in Memphis · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.0/10

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About Crump Elementary

Crump Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Crump Elementary serves approximately 544 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Crump Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,482 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Crump Elementary show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

How it compares1.3 pts below district
  • This school 4.7 · Below Average
  • District avg 6.0
  • TN avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

36% of students at Crump Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.5% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.7% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.1 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,695
Chronic Absenteeism35.8%

Crump Elementary — Students at Crump Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 23.5% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 22.8% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 21 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2013
Math
37%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
8.9%
ELA
20.2%
2025
Math
21.5%
ELA
20.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.4/10.

How Crump Elementary Compares

See how Crump Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.7/10
17th percentile in TN
Academic
4.5/10
Below Average
Growth
4.4/10
Below Average
Environment
5.5/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
36 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
35.8%

Location

4405 Crump RD, Memphis, TN 38141

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Crump Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus (rated 9.4/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Winridge Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Hickory Ridge Elementary Memphis 1.0 mi 7.0
Hickory Ridge Middle Memphis 1.0 mi 3.5
Kirby High Memphis 1.0 mi 2.8
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Memphis 1.2 mi 3.4
Kirby Middle School Memphis 1.2 mi 4.2
Bluff City High School Memphis 1.3 mi 2.0
Winridge Elementary Memphis 1.7 mi 8.5
Ridgeway Early Learning Center Memphis 1.8 mi 4.8
Ross Elementary Memphis 1.6 mi 6.7
Power Center Academy Middle Memphis 1.9 mi 3.4
Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus Memphis 2.0 mi 9.4
Newberry Elementary Memphis 2.0 mi 7.7
Power Center Academy Elementary School Memphis 2.1 mi 8.4
SENSATIONAL ENLIGHTMENT Memphis 2.3 mi 7.4
Power Center Academy High School Memphis 2.2 mi 4.7
Journey East Academy Memphis 2.2 mi 7.7
Belle Forest Community School Memphis 2.4 mi 4.0
Germanshire Elementary Germantown 2.1 mi 4.5
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School Memphis 2.1 mi 9.0
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School Memphis 2.1 mi 4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 38141 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$64,050

Median Home Value

$146,100

Median Rent

$1,389/mo

Population

23,768

College Educated

16.6%

Homeownership

60.8%

Avg Commute

23.7 min

Poverty Rate

14.6%

Median Age

32.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Crump Elementary

What grades does Crump Elementary serve?

Crump Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Crump Elementary?

Crump Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crump Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Crump Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crump Elementary rank in TN?

Crump Elementary ranks #1,482 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Crump Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Crump Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Crump Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crump Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Crump Elementary a charter school?

No, Crump Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crump Elementary a Title I school?

No, Crump Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
14 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
24 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
33 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
544
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.8%

District

Memphis-Shelby County Schools
District Enrollment
110,057
Schools in District
222
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,695
District Rank
#124 of 202

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