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#1547 of 1,786 schools in TN

Peabody Elementary

Elementary School · Memphis-Shelby County Schools

2086 Young Ave, Memphis, TN 38104

Enrollment

324

Student-Teacher

17.1:1

Score

4.4

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#1,547 of 1,786

In Memphis

#136 of 199

public schools

In district

#138 of 202

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

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Peabody Elementary

4.4/10

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About Peabody Elementary

Peabody Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Peabody Elementary serves approximately 324 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Peabody Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,547 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Peabody Elementary show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

How it compares1.6 pts below district
  • This school 4.4 · Below Average
  • District avg 6.0
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-2.23 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.3% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.5 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,695
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

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

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 33.8% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 35.3% (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
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
34.4%
2025
Math
24.5%
ELA
27.3%

* 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: 3.2/10.

How Peabody Elementary Compares

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

Overall Score
4.4/10
13th percentile in TN
Academic
5.4/10
Average
Growth
3.2/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
5.9/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
19 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.4%

Location

2086 Young Ave, Memphis, TN 38104

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Peabody Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Idlewild Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus (rated 7.5/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Maxine Smith STEAM Academy Memphis 0.7 mi 7.8
Middle College High Memphis 0.7 mi 5.4
Idlewild Elementary Memphis 1.0 mi 9.0
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Memphis 0.9 mi 8.0
Rozelle Elementary Memphis 1.0 mi 4.9
GRACE-ST LUKES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Memphis 1.1 mi 6.8
Exceptional Children Special Placements Memphis 1.2 mi 3.0
Compass Community School Midtown Campus Memphis 1.4 mi 7.5
Dunbar Elementary Memphis 1.3 mi 6.6
Bethel Grove Elementary Memphis 1.6 mi 5.7
LORDS TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Memphis 1.4 mi
1ST CLASS MONTESSORI Memphis 1.6 mi
1ST CLASS MONTESSORI - I Memphis 1.6 mi
Hamilton School Memphis 1.7 mi 5.7
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus Memphis 1.9 mi 6.8
Melrose High Memphis 1.8 mi 2.4
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus Memphis 1.9 mi 7.5
Central High Memphis 1.8 mi 4.1
Bellevue Middle Memphis 1.8 mi 3.5
Hamilton High Memphis 1.9 mi 2.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 38104 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,452

Median Home Value

$301,100

Median Rent

$1,073/mo

Population

22,925

College Educated

51.9%

Homeownership

39.4%

Avg Commute

18.4 min

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Median Age

37.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Peabody Elementary

What grades does Peabody Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Peabody Elementary?

Peabody Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Peabody Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Peabody Elementary is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Peabody Elementary rank in TN?

Peabody Elementary ranks #1,547 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Peabody Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Peabody Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Peabody Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Peabody Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Peabody Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Peabody Elementary a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
82 Very Walkable
Transit Score
33 Some Transit
Bike Score
76 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
324
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%

District

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

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