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#1199 of 1,786 schools in TN
Vollentine Elementary
Elementary School · Memphis-Shelby County Schools
1682 Vollintine Ave, Memphis, TN 38107
Enrollment
341
Student-Teacher
17.9:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
341
Student-Teacher
17.9:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,199 of 1,786
In Memphis
#85 of 199
public schools
In district
#88 of 202
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Academic growth
7.0 / 10
Very Good
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About Vollentine Elementary
Vollentine Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Vollentine Elementary serves approximately 341 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Vollentine Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,199 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for Vollentine Elementary show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 6.0
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Vollentine Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Vollentine Elementary — Students at Vollentine Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 21 test records from TN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 7.0/10.
How Vollentine Elementary Compares
See how Vollentine Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1682 Vollintine Ave, Memphis, TN 38107
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Vollentine Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Idlewild Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Perea Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, William Herbert Brewster Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Snowden Elementary/Middle Memphis | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| MIDTOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Memphis | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Perea Elementary School Memphis | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School Memphis | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Crosstown High School Memphis | 1.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie Memphis | 1.4 mi | 4.7 |
| Compass Community School Midtown Campus Memphis | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
| MEMPHIS RECOVERY CENTER Memphis | 1.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Springdale Elementary Memphis | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High Memphis | 1.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Promise Academy Memphis | 1.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Idlewild Elementary Memphis | 2.2 mi | 9.0 |
| GRACE-ST LUKES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Memphis | 2.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Manassas High Memphis | 1.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School Memphis | 1.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Compass Community School Binghampton Campus Memphis | 2.0 mi | 6.8 |
| William Herbert Brewster Elementary School Memphis | 2.0 mi | 7.8 |
| 1ST CLASS MONTESSORI Memphis | 2.4 mi | — |
| 1ST CLASS MONTESSORI - I Memphis | 2.4 mi | — |
| Delano Elementary Memphis | 2.4 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 38107 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,393
Median Home Value
$128,600
Median Rent
$999/mo
Population
14,254
College Educated
24%
Homeownership
38.4%
Avg Commute
20.4 min
Poverty Rate
28.6%
Median Age
38.1
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Church Hill Elementary Church Hill, TN | 5.6 |
| Eagleton Elementary Maryville, TN | 5.6 |
| Joseph Rogers Primary School Rogersville, TN | 5.6 |
| North Stewart Elementary Big Rock, TN | 5.6 |
| OVERBROOK SCHOOL Nashville, TN | 5.6 |
| Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School Pegram, TN | 5.6 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
Resources & Links
District
Memphis-Shelby County Schools- District Enrollment
- 110,057
- Schools in District
- 222
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,695
- District Rank
- #88 of 202
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