Delano Elementary

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Delano Elementary ranks 296 th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Delano Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 283 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in the state.

Delano Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 52.7% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 20% for the district and 39.7% for the state. The school's strong performance is particularly notable for its African American and low-socioeconomic status students, who rank in the top 15% and top 10% of Tennessee elementary schools, respectively. In contrast, nearby schools like Memphis STEM Academy, Compass Community School Frayser Campus, and Westside Elementary struggle to match Delano's academic achievements.

Delano Elementary's consistent academic performance, strong rankings, and equitable outcomes suggest that the school is effectively serving its predominantly African American and low-income student population. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than some nearby schools, Delano Elementary could serve as a model for other schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district and the state of Tennessee.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127-8626

(901) 416-3932

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
296^th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 283

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.6%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Delano Elementary ranks better than 70.9% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.21. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Delano Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Delano Elementary 296^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Delano Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 135^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Delano Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2017	36.13	452^nd	646	30.0%
2018	64.04	282^nd	997	71.7%
2019	76.57	178^th	985	81.9%
2021	39.96	567^th	983	42.3%
2022	65.10	277^th	1000	72.3%
2023	49.15	484^th	1020	52.5%
2024	64.21	296^th	1018	70.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Delano Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	58.49	278^th	877	68.3%
2019	84.34	40^th	821	95.1%
2021	61.60	211^th	823	74.4%
2022	87.06	40^th	858	95.3%
2023	60.91	275^th	865	68.2%
2024	81.32	71^st	853	91.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Delano Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	67.34	238^th	926	74.3%
2021	31.38	636^th	945	32.7%
2022	54.88	380^th	975	61.0%
2023	51.40	442^nd	989	55.3%
2024	67.35	260^th	990	73.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Delano Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	81.01	129^th	916	85.9%
2021	46.33	449^th	941	52.3%
2022	70.45	214^th	980	78.2%
2023	42.02	561^st	987	43.2%
2024	58.87	341^st	991	65.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Delano Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	83.04	45^th	450	90.0%
2019	90.34	22^nd	404	94.6%
2021	60.26	113^th	411	72.5%
2022	82.51	58^th	483	88.0%
2023	67.75	119^th	500	76.2%
2024	79.28	72^nd	498	85.5%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Delano Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2014	5	209	0	1	0	215
2015	3	234	0	0	5	242
2016	5	208	0	0	9	222
2017	4	253	0	0	9	266
2018	4	231	3	1	2	241
2019	3	257	3	2	2	267
2020	2	203	3	2	8	218
2021	4	255	0	4	15	278
2022	3	238	1	7	14	263
2023	1	262	0	9	11	283

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Delano Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	215	18.0	11.9	92.1
2015	242	17.0	14.2	86
2016	222	17.0	13.0	91.4
2017	266	17.9	14.8	n/a
2018	241	17.0	14.1	n/a
2019	267	18.0	14.8	n/a
2020	218	15.0	14.5	n/a
2021	278	15.5	17.9	n/a
2022	263	19.0	13.8	n/a
2023	283	18.0	15.7	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Delano Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	215	18.0	11.9	92.1
2015	242	17.0	14.2	86
2016	222	17.0	13.0	91.4
2017	266	17.9	14.8	n/a
2018	241	17.0	14.1	n/a
2019	267	18.0	14.8	n/a
2020	218	15.0	14.5	n/a
2021	278	15.5	17.9	n/a
2022	263	19.0	13.8	n/a
2023	283	18.0	15.7	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Delano Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$744 (5.4%)	$12,068 (86.8%)	$13,900
2020	$1,115 (7.6%)	$12,506 (85.4%)	$14,644
2021	$1,472 (11.4%)	$10,569 (82.1%)	$12,878
2022	$2,846 (16.7%)	$12,650 (74.4%)	$17,009
2023	$2,546 (16.0%)	$11,647 (73.2%)	$15,908

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Delano Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 178^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 484^th of 1020 Elementary schools	29.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Delano Elementary)	48.5	39.4	9.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	33.3	23.1	10.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delano Elementary)	30.3	45.5	15.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	22.8	24	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Delano Elementary)	73	31	42%
4th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	34.7	23	11.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Delano Elementary)	56.8	41.4	15.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	24.2	27.2	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Delano Elementary)	72.4	37.9	34.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	32.6	17.3	15.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	41.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Delano Elementary)	44.8	55.2	10.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	23.1	19.5	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Delano Elementary)	64.6	36.3	28.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	27.2	17	10.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Delano Elementary)	44.4	47.3	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	20.6	20.7	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	267	283	6%
African American	257	262	1.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	2	9	350%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	1	66.7%
Two or More Races	2	11	450%

Schools Near Delano Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Science (2024)							TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Delano Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1716 Delano Ave	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-3932	283	18	15.7		1 (0.4%)	262 (92.6%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	64.2	296^th of 1018 public elementary schools	70.9%		49.1	484^th of 1020 public elementary schools	52.5%	188	51.4	73.3	30.8				52.7	48.6	50.0	42.3				47.3	51.4	63.3	23.1				47.3					$15,908	$2,546	$11,647
Frayser-Corning Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1602 Dellwood AVE	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 416-5300	369	17	21.9		1 (0.3%)	358 (97.0%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	3.4	1016^th of 1018 public elementary schools	0.2%		4.7	1010^th of 1020 public elementary schools	1.0%	6	6.3							8.3	8.8					6.0												$12,946	$2,500	$9,269
Whitney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1219 Whitney AVE	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 416-3840	262	13	20.1		3 (1.1%)	253 (96.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	9.1	966^th of 1018 public elementary schools	5.1%		9.8	955^th of 1020 public elementary schools	6.4%	11	11.9	12.9	25.0				15.5	14.3	19.4	20.8				17.5	14.3	9.7					10.3					$13,962	$2,548	$10,237
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1940 Frayser BLVD	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Tennessee Public Charter School Commission	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 416-3936	662	50	13.1		16 (2.4%)	632 (95.5%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	28.4	750^th of 1018 public elementary schools	26.3%		24.9	783^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	23.2%	33	34.0	46.3	30.4				37.0	22.3	30.5	20.7				24.6	30.9	33.7	20.9				28.6					$14,416	$3,420	$10,996
Memphis STEM Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2180 Frayser BLVD	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 708-3001	219	17	13.2		0 (0.0%)	185 (84.5%)	33 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	39.8	619^th of 1018 public elementary schools	39.2%		46	532^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	47.8%	87	38.7	28.6	58.3				42.2	25.8	25.7	38.9				30.4	41.9	28.6	36.1				35.3					$23,976	$7,491	$16,169
Compass Community School Frayser Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	3690 Thomas ST	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 358-7431	210	17	12.3		5 (2.4%)	65 (31.0%)	139 (66.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	12.2	928^th of 1018 public elementary schools	8.8%		14.5	886^th of 1020 public elementary schools	13.1%	42	23.8	26.3	23.5	14.3	30.4	16.7	22.4	20.0	26.3	11.8	14.3	21.7	12.5	17.7	14.3	21.1	11.8	9.5	17.4	12.5	14.4	9.5	21.7	20.8	17.6	$17,201	$4,090	$12,795
Westside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3347 Dawn Dr	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-3725	346	20	17.3		9 (2.6%)	299 (86.4%)	28 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	8.2	979^th of 1018 public elementary schools	3.8%		12.2	929^th of 1020 public elementary schools	8.9%	50	17.5	9.3	10.1				11.8	15.0	28.3	5.8				14.8	12.5	19.6					10.3					$13,639	$2,577	$10,130
Lucie E. Campbell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3232 Birchfield Dr	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-1000	600	30	20.0		6 (1.0%)	545 (90.8%)	19 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.0%)	3.9	1014^th of 1018 public elementary schools	0.4%		4	1016^th of 1020 public elementary schools	0.4%	2										5.0					9.8		5.0				5.9					$13,225	$2,997	$9,242
Georgian Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3930 Leweir ST	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 416-0853	262	18	14.9		3 (1.1%)	250 (95.4%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.2	940^th of 1018 public elementary schools	7.7%		6.6	992^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	2.7%	52	36.4	10.4	6.5				15.7	25.0	16.7	10.9				16.7	21.2	8.3					9.4					$14,293	$2,907	$10,263
Perea Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1250 Vollintine AVE	Memphis	38107	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 203-6420	260	16	16.0		0 (0.0%)	253 (97.3%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	28	757^th of 1018 public elementary schools	25.6%		8	983^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	3.6%	226	45.0		21.1				23.8	18.3	18.9	52.6				27.2	16.7	5.7	42.1				19.2					$22,156	$5,383	$16,457

Frequently Asked Questions about Delano Elementary

How many students attend Delano Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 283 students attended Delano Elementary.

Is Delano Elementary a good school?

Delano Elementary ranks 296^th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Delano Elementary in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Delano Elementary?

Students at Delano Elementary are 93% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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