Excellent
#234 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 13% in state
Rivercrest Elementary
Elementary School · Bartlett · Bartlett, TN
A Bartlett elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
4825 Rivercrest, Bartlett, TN 38135
- Math 54% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rivercrest Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Rivercrest Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,541/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bartlett), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,458
Median home value
$270,100
Median rent
$1,580/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 644 | Compare → |
| Ellendale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Brownsville Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Oak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 700 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bartlett
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,266NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rivercrest Elementary is listed in Bartlett; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rivercrest Elementary
Rivercrest Elementary is a public elementary school in Bartlett, TN, part of Bartlett, serving approximately 721 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rivercrest Elementary
What grades does Rivercrest Elementary serve?
Rivercrest Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rivercrest Elementary?
Rivercrest Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 721 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivercrest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivercrest Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rivercrest Elementary rank in TN?
Rivercrest Elementary ranks #234 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Rivercrest Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rivercrest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Rivercrest Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rivercrest Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Rivercrest Elementary a charter school?
No, Rivercrest Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rivercrest Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rivercrest Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 721
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (901) 373-1373
- Area population (ZIP 38135)
- 30,490
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38135; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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