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#795 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 45% in state
Ross Elementary
Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
4890 Ross Rd, Memphis, TN 38141
- Math 30% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ross Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ross Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,050
Median home value
$146,100
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Highland Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 774 | Compare → |
| Crump ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Germanshire ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 751 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #56 of 202
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ross Elementary is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ross Elementary
Ross Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 593 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #795 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ross Elementary
What grades does Ross Elementary serve?
Ross Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ross Elementary?
Ross Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ross Elementary rank in TN?
Ross Elementary ranks #795 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Ross Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ross Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Ross Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ross Elementary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Ross Elementary a charter school?
No, Ross Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ross Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ross Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (901) 416-1990
- Area population (ZIP 38141)
- 23,768
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 38141; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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