Needs Improvement
#1779 of 1,786 schools in TN
Based on limited data
Frayser-corning Elementary
Elementary School · Memphis-Shelby County Schools
1602 Dellwood AVE, Memphis, TN 38127
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
2.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
2.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,779 of 1,786
In Memphis
#196 of 199
public schools
In district
#201 of 202
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
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About Frayser-corning Elementary
Frayser-corning Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Frayser-corning Elementary serves approximately 358 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Frayser-corning Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,779 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for Frayser-corning Elementary show 8% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
- This school 2.0 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.0
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
60% of students at Frayser-corning 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
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Frayser-corning Elementary — Students at Frayser-corning Elementary score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 2 test records from TN state assessments. About our data
How Frayser-corning Elementary Compares
See how Frayser-corning Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1602 Dellwood AVE, Memphis, TN 38127
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Frayser-corning Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Memphis STEM Academy (rated 9.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Compass Community School Frayser Campus (rated 8.3/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hawkins Mill Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Preparatory High School Memphis | 0.2 mi | 2.8 |
| GREATER PRAISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Memphis | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus Memphis | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Whitney Elementary Memphis | 0.9 mi | 3.3 |
| Delano Elementary Memphis | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Compass Community School Frayser Campus Memphis | 1.1 mi | 8.3 |
| Memphis Business Academy Middle Memphis | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| Memphis Business Academy High School Memphis | 1.0 mi | 3.7 |
| Memphis STEM Academy Memphis | 1.1 mi | 9.4 |
| Georgian Hills Elementary Memphis | 1.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Georgian Hills Middle Memphis | 1.6 mi | 3.7 |
| Grandview Heights Middle School Memphis | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Westside Middle School Memphis | 1.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Westside Elementary Memphis | 1.5 mi | 4.3 |
| Trezevant High Memphis | 1.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Libertas Memphis | 2.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Hawkins Mill Elementary Memphis | 2.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Lucie E. Campbell Elementary Memphis | 2.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Perea Elementary School Memphis | 3.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie Memphis | 3.3 mi | 4.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 38127 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$37,768
Median Home Value
$82,500
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
Population
39,553
College Educated
11.4%
Homeownership
45.7%
Avg Commute
22.4 min
Poverty Rate
34.7%
Median Age
32.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Douglass Elementary/Middle Memphis, TN | 1.9 |
| Memphis College Preparatory Memphis, TN | 2.1 |
| Andrew Jackson Elementary School Jackson, TN | 2.3 |
| Alexander Elementary School Jackson, TN | 2.8 |
| Believe Memphis Academy Charter School Memphis, TN | 2.8 |
| A H Roberts Elementary Livingston, TN | 2.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Frayser-corning Elementary
What grades does Frayser-corning Elementary serve?
Frayser-corning Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Frayser-corning Elementary?
Frayser-corning Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frayser-corning Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frayser-corning Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frayser-corning Elementary rank in TN?
Frayser-corning Elementary ranks #1,779 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Frayser-corning Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Frayser-corning Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 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 Frayser-corning Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frayser-corning Elementary has 8% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP).
Is Frayser-corning Elementary a charter school?
No, Frayser-corning Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frayser-corning Elementary a Title I school?
No, Frayser-corning Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.5%
- Phone
- (901) 416-5300
Resources & Links
District
Memphis-Shelby County Schools- District Enrollment
- 110,057
- Schools in District
- 222
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,695
- District Rank
- #201 of 202
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