Ford Road Elementary

Summary:

Ford Road Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 562 students in grades PK-5, with a predominantly African American student body of over 96%. The school is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ford Road Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Tennessee, ranking 998 out of 1,008 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 5.3% of students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 39.7% statewide and 20% in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 5% of Tennessee elementary schools for female students, male students, African American students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

The data shows that Ford Road Elementary is not an outlier within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, as several nearby schools, such as A.B. Hill Elementary, Geeter School, and Westhaven Elementary, also rank among the lowest-performing schools in the state and have similar academic performance challenges. Ford Road Elementary's performance has remained consistently low over the past several years, suggesting that the school and district have struggled to implement effective strategies to improve student learning.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3336 Ford Rd
Memphis, TN 38109-3230

(901) 416-8150

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1007^th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Students who attend Ford Road Elementary usually attend:

High:

Mitchell High

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 562

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.4%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ford Road Elementary ranks worse than 98.9% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.93. (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:

Ford Road Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ford Road Elementary 1007^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Ford Road Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Ford Road Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ford Road Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	33.14	674^th	997	32.4%
2019	13.78	896^th	985	9.0%
2021	7.16	964^th	983	1.9%
2022	5.29	995^th	1000	0.5%
2023	4.79	1009^th	1020	1.1%
2024	4.93	1007^th	1018	1.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ford Road Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.12	531^st	582	8.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ford Road Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	55.27	322^nd	877	63.3%
2019	27.88	660^th	821	19.6%
2021	11.39	816^th	823	0.9%
2022	9.12	851^st	858	0.8%
2023	9.33	852^nd	865	1.5%
2024	9.93	845^th	853	0.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Ford Road Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	13.55	858^th	926	7.3%
2022	5.48	971^st	975	0.4%
2023	4.56	986^th	989	0.3%
2024	5.41	982^nd	990	0.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Ford Road Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	15.92	834^th	916	9.0%
2021	8.66	906^th	941	3.7%
2022	5.79	975^th	980	0.5%
2023	5.60	974^th	987	1.3%
2024	5.67	980^th	991	1.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Ford Road Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	59.27	135^th	450	70.0%
2019	28.59	292^nd	404	27.7%
2021	18.41	382^nd	411	7.1%
2022	14.20	474^th	483	1.9%
2023	13.28	483^rd	500	3.4%
2024	11.81	489^th	498	1.8%

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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 Ford Road Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	1	507	9	1	3	521
2015	0	626	10	1	6	643
2016	0	595	8	1	9	613
2017	0	613	3	0	6	622
2018	1	567	8	0	7	583
2019	1	570	6	0	4	581
2020	0	559	8	1	4	572
2021	1	555	9	1	8	574
2022	2	497	7	1	5	512
2023	5	542	8	0	7	562

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 Ford Road Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	521	32.9	15.8	96.5
2015	643	33.0	19.4	88.3
2016	613	37.0	16.5	97.4
2017	622	32.0	19.4	n/a
2018	583	38.8	15.0	n/a
2019	581	38.0	15.2	n/a
2020	572	33.9	16.8	n/a
2021	574	28.0	20.5	n/a
2022	512	29.6	17.2	n/a
2023	562	28.1	19.9	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 Ford Road Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	521	32.9	15.8	96.5
2015	643	33.0	19.4	88.3
2016	613	37.0	16.5	97.4
2017	622	32.0	19.4	n/a
2018	583	38.8	15.0	n/a
2019	581	38.0	15.2	n/a
2020	572	33.9	16.8	n/a
2021	574	28.0	20.5	n/a
2022	512	29.6	17.2	n/a
2023	562	28.1	19.9	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 Ford Road Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,062 (8.4%)	$10,563 (83.3%)	$12,688
2020	$947 (8.3%)	$9,552 (84.1%)	$11,359
2021	$1,527 (15.4%)	$7,834 (78.8%)	$9,946
2022	$2,878 (22.2%)	$9,214 (71.2%)	$12,946
2023	$2,911 (22.3%)	$9,186 (70.4%)	$13,045

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ford Road Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 896^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 1009^th of 1020 Elementary schools	8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ford Road Elementary)	18.9	8	10.9%
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 English Language Arts (Ford Road Elementary)	8.7	6.9	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	23.1	22.1	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37.7	2.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ford Road Elementary)	13.9	5.8	8.1%
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	581	562	3.3%
African American	570	542	4.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	5	400%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%

Schools Near Ford Road 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 7th 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 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ford Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3336 Ford Rd	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-8150	562	28	19.9		5 (0.9%)	542 (96.4%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	4.9	1007^th of 1018 public elementary schools	1.1%		4.8	1009^th of 1020 public elementary schools	1.1%	2	8.6	5.6					5.3	11.6		7.2		7.2	17.1	5.6					8.0				$13,045	$2,911	$9,186
Levi Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	135 W Levi Rd	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-8166	423	31	13.6		3 (0.7%)	411 (97.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	7.3	987^th of 1018 public elementary schools	3.0%		5.4	1004^th of 1020 public elementary schools	1.6%	17	9.8	7.6					6.7	15.0	10.6	14.7		13.4	16.1	19.7	13.2				16.3				$13,434	$2,629	$9,785
Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	778 Parkrose RD	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 538-9500	578	30	19.5		1 (0.2%)	526 (91.0%)	47 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	12.6	924^th of 1018 public elementary schools	9.2%		7.5	987^th of 1020 public elementary schools	3.2%	63	12.2	11.5	13.8				12.5	9.6	26.2	31.8		22.0	13.7	21.3	20.0				18.1				$13,834	$3,211	$10,308
Geeter School	Public	PK, KG-8	4649 Horn Lake RD	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-8157	604	44	13.7		3 (0.5%)	570 (94.4%)	9 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.3%)	5.5	1004^th of 1018 public elementary schools	1.4%		4.5	1011^th of 1020 public elementary schools	0.9%	7		19.6		7.9	8.8	8.8	8.4		11.6					10.9		6.2		11.0	5.4	7.0	12.5	7.1	$13,556	$2,570	$9,921
Vision Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	260 Joubert AVE	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 775-1018	393	27	14.8		2 (0.5%)	386 (98.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	18.8	851^st of 1018 public elementary schools	16.4%		11.8	934^th of 1020 public elementary schools	8.4%	83	24.2	22.4	14.8				20.4	22.2	35.1	16.4		24.3	23.8	39.7	14.8				25.8				$20,509	$3,875	$15,761
Double Tree Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4560 Double Tree	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-8144	372	15	25.6		5 (1.3%)	354 (95.2%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	7.2	988^th of 1018 public elementary schools	2.9%		7.8	986^th of 1020 public elementary schools	3.3%	2	15.0		10.2				10.2	20.3	10.4	12.0		14.6	13.3	10.4	8.2				10.8				$13,715	$2,758	$9,896
Riverview Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	241 Majuba Ave	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7340	429	27	15.8		4 (0.9%)	413 (96.3%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	33.7	688^th of 1018 public elementary schools	32.4%		14.4	890^th of 1020 public elementary schools	12.7%	202	58.3	39.5	14.3			14.1	14.0	50.0	34.2	51.4	9.9	17.1	45.8	7.9	14.3	20.5	21.4	7.2	17.1				$14,490	$2,753	$10,800
Westhaven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4585 Hodge Rd.	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-8740	762	38	19.8		2 (0.3%)	731 (95.9%)	15 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.4%)	10.4	950^th of 1018 public elementary schools	6.7%		9.3	962^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	5.7%	12	12.5	19.4	22.9				18.4	10.7	23.3	16.5		16.8	5.9	24.8	11.2				13.9				$13,451	$2,504	$10,081
Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	90 West Olive ST	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Achievement School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7874	143	6	26.0		0 (0.0%)	143 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11	942^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	7.5%		8.9	969^th of 1020 public elementary schools	5.0%	27	38.5	17.4	11.8				20.8	7.7	13.0	16.7		13.0	7.7	17.4					9.3
A. B. Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	345 East Olive AVE	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7844	618	34	18.0		4 (0.6%)	597 (96.6%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.1%)	3.5	1015^th of 1018 public elementary schools	0.3%		3.9	1018^th of 1020 public elementary schools	0.2%	3	6.1	5.5							7.3	8.2		6.6	7.6	7.3	5.0				6.6				$13,443	$2,612	$9,894

Frequently Asked Questions about Ford Road Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Ford Road Elementary?

Students at Ford Road Elementary are 96% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Ford Road Elementary in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

What schools do graduates of Ford Road Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ford Road Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Mitchell High

How many students attend Ford Road Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 562 students attended Ford Road Elementary.

Is Ford Road Elementary a good school?

Ford Road Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.1% of Tennessee elementary schools.

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