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#1199 of 1,786 schools in TN
Vollentine Elementary
Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1682 Vollintine Ave, Memphis, TN 38107
- Math 10% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vollentine Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (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 Vollentine Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$36,393
Median home value
$128,600
Median rent
$999/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
38.4%
Poverty rate
28.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38107; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perea Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Snowden Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 1,272 | Compare → |
| Midtown Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrieCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 245 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #88 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
Vollentine Elementary is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vollentine Elementary
Vollentine Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 341 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,199 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vollentine Elementary
What grades does Vollentine Elementary serve?
Vollentine Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Vollentine Elementary?
Vollentine Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vollentine Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vollentine Elementary is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vollentine Elementary rank in TN?
Vollentine Elementary ranks #1,199 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Vollentine Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Vollentine Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Vollentine Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vollentine Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Vollentine Elementary a charter school?
No, Vollentine Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vollentine Elementary a Title I school?
No, Vollentine Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (901) 416-4632
- Area population (ZIP 38107)
- 14,254
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 38107; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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