Needs Improvement
#1723 of 1,786 schools in TN
Based on limited data
Whitney Elementary
Elementary School · Memphis-Shelby County Schools
1219 Whitney AVE, Memphis, TN 38127
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher
18.9:1
Score
3.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher
18.9:1
Score
3.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,723 of 1,786
In Memphis
#178 of 199
public schools
In district
#184 of 202
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
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Whitney Elementary
Elementary School in Memphis · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Whitney Elementary
Whitney Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Whitney Elementary serves approximately 359 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Whitney Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,723 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for Whitney Elementary show 16% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
- This school 3.3 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.0
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
46% of students at Whitney Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Whitney Elementary — Students at Whitney Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 3 test records from TN state assessments. About our data
How Whitney Elementary Compares
See how Whitney Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1219 Whitney AVE, Memphis, TN 38127
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Whitney Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Memphis STEM Academy (rated 9.4/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Compass Community School Frayser Campus (rated 8.3/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Delano Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Preparatory High School Memphis | 0.7 mi | 2.8 |
| Frayser-Corning Elementary Memphis | 0.9 mi | 2.0 |
| Westside Elementary Memphis | 1.0 mi | 4.3 |
| Westside Middle School Memphis | 1.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Compass Community School Frayser Campus Memphis | 1.3 mi | 8.3 |
| Delano Elementary Memphis | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| GREATER PRAISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Memphis | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus Memphis | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Memphis Business Academy Middle Memphis | 1.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Memphis Business Academy High School Memphis | 1.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Memphis STEM Academy Memphis | 2.0 mi | 9.4 |
| Georgian Hills Elementary Memphis | 2.3 mi | 3.5 |
| Georgian Hills Middle Memphis | 2.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Grandview Heights Middle School Memphis | 2.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Manassas High Memphis | 2.6 mi | 3.2 |
| Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie Memphis | 2.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Perea Elementary School Memphis | 2.9 mi | 7.8 |
| KIPP Memphis Collegiate Middle Memphis | 3.0 mi | 6.9 |
| KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary Memphis | 3.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Trezevant High Memphis | 2.7 mi | 4.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 38127 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$37,768
Median Home Value
$82,500
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
Population
39,553
College Educated
11.4%
Homeownership
45.7%
Avg Commute
22.4 min
Poverty Rate
34.7%
Median Age
32.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Circles Of Success Learning Academy Memphis, TN | 3.3 |
| Cumberland Elementary Nashville, TN | 3.3 |
| Jones Elementary Nashville, TN | 3.3 |
| Chadwell Elementary Madison, TN | 3.2 |
| Ingram Sowell Elementary Lawrenceburg, TN | 3.2 |
| Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Memphis, TN | 3.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Whitney Elementary
What grades does Whitney Elementary serve?
Whitney Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Whitney Elementary?
Whitney Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitney Elementary is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitney Elementary rank in TN?
Whitney Elementary ranks #1,723 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Whitney Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitney Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Whitney Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitney Elementary has 16% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP).
Is Whitney Elementary a charter school?
No, Whitney Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitney Elementary a Title I school?
No, Whitney Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.2%
- Phone
- (901) 416-3840
Resources & Links
District
Memphis-Shelby County Schools- District Enrollment
- 110,057
- Schools in District
- 222
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,695
- District Rank
- #184 of 202
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