Very Good
#48 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 17% of private schools
Sensational Enlightment
Elementary School · Memphis, TN
A private elementary school in Memphis, TN serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
5960 KNIGHT ARNOLD RD, Memphis, TN 38115
- 6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sensational Enlightment 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Memphis), 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
$42,931
Median home value
$129,700
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
23%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Forest Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 1,035 | Compare → |
| Winridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Newberry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Fox Meadows ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 536 | 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.
Sensational Enlightment is listed in Memphis, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sensational Enlightment
Sensational Enlightment is a private elementary school in Memphis, TN, serving approximately 36 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sensational Enlightment
What grades does Sensational Enlightment serve?
Sensational Enlightment serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sensational Enlightment?
Sensational Enlightment has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sensational Enlightment?
The student-teacher ratio at Sensational Enlightment is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sensational Enlightment rank in TN?
Sensational Enlightment ranks #48 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Sensational Enlightment's MySchoolScout rating?
Sensational Enlightment has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sensational Enlightment a private school?
Yes, Sensational Enlightment is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sensational Enlightment a religious school?
Sensational Enlightment has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 83% M / 17% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 186 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Phone
- (901) 729-6021
- Area population (ZIP 38115)
- 36,878
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 38115; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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