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#149 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 8% in state

Oak Forest Elementary

Elementary School · Memphis-Shelby County Schools

7440 Nonconnah View Cv, Memphis, TN 38119

Enrollment

418

Student-Teacher

14.9:1

Score

8.6

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#149 of 1,786

In Memphis

#13 of 199

public schools

In district

#13 of 202

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Academic growth

9.2 / 10

Excellent

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Oak Forest Elementary

8.6/10

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

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6.1/10

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5.0/10

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About Oak Forest Elementary

Oak Forest Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Oak Forest Elementary serves approximately 418 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Oak Forest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #149 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Oak Forest Elementary show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

How it compares2.6 pts above district
  • This school 8.6 · Excellent
  • District avg 6.0
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data11
Annual Change0 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.6% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+16.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,695
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Oak Forest Elementary — Students at Oak Forest Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 30.8% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 30.5% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 23 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

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

2013
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
25.7%
ELA
39.2%
2025
Math
39.8%
ELA
44.6%

* 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: 9.2/10.

How Oak Forest Elementary Compares

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

Overall Score
8.6/10
92th percentile in TN
Academic
8.1/10
Excellent
Growth
9.2/10
Excellent
Environment
7.8/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
22.2%

Location

7440 Nonconnah View Cv, Memphis, TN 38119

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Oak Forest Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Winridge Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 2.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Journey East Academy (rated 7.7/10, 1.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Germantown Elementary Germantown 1.1 mi 6.1
Germantown Middle Germantown 1.2 mi 5.0
Journey East Academy Memphis 1.3 mi 7.7
Germantown High Germantown 1.5 mi 5.3
THE PHOENIX SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE LEARNING Germantown 1.5 mi
Germanshire Elementary Germantown 1.6 mi 4.5
Lowrance Elementary/Middle Memphis 1.8 mi 4.1
MEMPHIS ORAL SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Germantown 2.0 mi
Bluff City High School Memphis 2.2 mi 2.0
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School Memphis 2.4 mi 9.0
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School Memphis 2.4 mi 4.5
ST GEORGES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL Germantown 2.2 mi 6.7
Kirby Middle School Memphis 2.3 mi 4.2
EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST KINDERGARTEN Memphis 2.3 mi
MADONNA LEARNING CENTER Germantown 2.5 mi 7.8
Kirby High Memphis 2.4 mi 2.8
Riverdale Elementary School Germantown 2.8 mi 7.6
Southwind High Memphis 2.8 mi 3.4
Ridgeway Middle Memphis 2.4 mi 4.1
Winridge Elementary Memphis 2.4 mi 8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 38119 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$86,325

Median Home Value

$279,100

Median Rent

$1,336/mo

Population

22,332

College Educated

53.3%

Homeownership

60.2%

Avg Commute

19.9 min

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Median Age

41.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Oak Forest Elementary

What grades does Oak Forest Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Oak Forest Elementary?

Oak Forest Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Forest Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Forest Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Forest Elementary rank in TN?

Oak Forest Elementary ranks #149 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Oak Forest Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Forest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Oak Forest Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Forest Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Oak Forest Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Oak Forest Elementary a Title I school?

No, Oak Forest Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
14 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
20 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
27 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
418
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%

District

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

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