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Whitney Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Memphis, Tennessee · Memphis-Shelby County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students285
Student:Teacher18.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch—
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 463
285
Total Enrollment
18.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Whitney Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Memphis, Tennessee. The school enrolls 285 students. It is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Tennessee state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
285 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictMemphis-Shelby County Schools
County47157
CityMemphis
ZIP38127
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID470014810438

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment285
White1.1%
Hispanic / Latino2.5%
Black / African American93.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.1%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
93.3%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)