Peabody Elementary

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Peabody Elementary ranks 738 th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Peabody Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 353 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Peabody Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with a higher percentage of African American students (82.44%) compared to nearby schools, and consistently lower proficiency rates in Mathematics (27.5%), English Language Arts (33.1%), and Science (30.1%) compared to state and district averages. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from being ranked 372 out of 985 Tennessee elementary schools in 2018-2019 to being ranked 732 out of 1008 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's White students have historically performed well, the performance of African American, male, and low socioeconomic status students is significantly lower, ranking in the bottom 25-50% of schools.

The challenges faced by Peabody Elementary are not unique, as many of the nearby schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, such as Bethel Grove Elementary, Hamilton School, and Dunbar Elementary, also struggle academically. Addressing the underlying factors, such as the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and the relatively high student-teacher ratio, will be crucial in improving student outcomes at Peabody Elementary and across the district.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

2086 Young Ave
Memphis, TN 38104-5645

(901) 416-4606

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

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

Students who attend Peabody Elementary usually attend:

High:

Central High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 353

Racial breakdown:

African American:

82.4%

White:

9.1%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.5%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.55. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Peabody Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Peabody Elementary 738^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Peabody 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 all students at Peabody Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2017	27.91	533^rd	646	17.5%
2018	58.27	345^th	997	65.4%
2019	54.54	372^nd	985	62.2%
2021	26.41	727^th	983	26.0%
2022	38.07	608^th	1000	39.2%
2023	28.99	737^th	1020	27.7%
2024	29.55	738^th	1018	27.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Peabody Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.92	235^th	528	55.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Peabody Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	40.83	529^th	877	39.7%
2019	53.02	324^th	821	60.5%
2021	27.46	628^th	823	23.7%
2022	51.03	374^th	858	56.4%
2023	34.27	596^th	865	31.1%
2024	40.32	513^th	853	39.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Peabody Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	45.93	470^th	926	49.2%
2021	33.21	616^th	945	34.8%
2022	42.03	545^th	975	44.1%
2023	35.09	638^th	989	35.5%
2024	35.33	651^st	990	34.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Peabody Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	61.19	276^th	916	69.9%
2021	22.62	747^th	941	20.6%
2022	37.51	597^th	980	39.1%
2023	22.05	786^th	987	20.4%
2024	22.91	797^th	991	19.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Peabody Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	65.19	110^th	450	75.6%
2019	55.45	136^th	404	66.3%
2021	39.36	216^th	411	47.4%
2022	53.15	175^th	483	63.8%
2023	42.51	252^nd	500	49.6%
2024	45.32	253^rd	498	49.2%

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Rank History for White students at Peabody Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	94.15	44^th	841	94.8%
2019	92.17	62^nd	812	92.4%

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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 Peabody Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	57	336	6	8	1	1	409
2015	67	324	3	3	1	9	407
2016	77	297	3	2	0	14	393
2017	80	280	3	6	0	13	382
2018	62	267	3	5	0	14	351
2019	66	302	2	4	0	13	387
2020	59	290	3	6	0	17	375
2021	44	278	0	7	0	21	350
2022	41	279	0	7	0	15	342
2023	32	291	0	8	0	22	353

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 Peabody Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	409	32.0	12.7	72.6
2015	407	28.0	14.5	65.1
2016	393	32.0	12.2	72.5
2017	382	24.3	15.7	n/a
2018	351	26.4	13.2	n/a
2019	387	24.1	16.0	n/a
2020	375	26.5	14.1	n/a
2021	350	21.5	16.2	n/a
2022	342	22.0	15.5	n/a
2023	353	24.6	14.3	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 Peabody Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	409	32.0	12.7	72.6
2015	407	28.0	14.5	65.1
2016	393	32.0	12.2	72.5
2017	382	24.3	15.7	n/a
2018	351	26.4	13.2	n/a
2019	387	24.1	16.0	n/a
2020	375	26.5	14.1	n/a
2021	350	21.5	16.2	n/a
2022	342	22.0	15.5	n/a
2023	353	24.6	14.3	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 Peabody Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$725 (6.1%)	$10,313 (86.3%)	$11,949
2020	$938 (8.0%)	$9,960 (85.1%)	$11,702
2021	$1,540 (12.9%)	$9,628 (80.8%)	$11,912
2022	$2,674 (18.5%)	$10,869 (75.3%)	$14,434
2023	$2,462 (17.9%)	$10,541 (76.4%)	$13,791

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Peabody Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 372^nd of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 737^th of 1020 Elementary schools	34.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Peabody Elementary)	34	26.3	7.7%
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 (Peabody Elementary)	41.5	35.7	5.8%
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 (Peabody Elementary)	48.4	25.9	22.5%
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 (Peabody Elementary)	39.1	32.8	6.3%
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 (Peabody Elementary)	38.9	9.5	29.4%
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 (Peabody Elementary)	37	31	6%
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 (Peabody Elementary)	40.9	21.7	19.2%
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 (Peabody Elementary)	39.2	33.3	5.9%
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	387	353	8.8%
African American	302	291	3.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	4	8	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	66	32	51.5%
Two or More Races	13	22	69.2%

Schools Near Peabody 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
Peabody Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2086 Young Ave	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4606	353	25	14.3		32 (9.1%)	291 (82.4%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.2%)	29.6	738^th of 1018 public elementary schools	27.5%		29	737^th of 1020 public elementary schools	27.7%	1	26.2	34.6	20.8				27.5	35.7	38.5	25.0				33.1	33.3	42.3	14.3				30.1					$13,791	$2,462	$10,541
Hanley K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	802 Rozelle ST	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(901) 416-5300	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	8.2	980^th of 1018 public elementary schools	3.7%					(n/a)	12.7	9.8						10.7	25.0	5.6	7.7	5.9	5.6	10.6	24.6	19.6		9.6	6.1	5.6	11.7	15.4	5.9	5.6	9.8
Rozelle Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	993 Roland	Memphis	38114	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4612	203	23	8.7		0 (0.0%)	196 (96.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	19.2	845^th of 1018 public elementary schools	17.0%		18.4	846^th of 1020 public elementary schools	17.1%	1		12.9	14.3				8.1	32.5	19.4	35.7				29.3	22.5	29.0	14.3				22.2					$18,716	$2,773	$14,695
Idlewild Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	1950 Linden Ave	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4566	579	38	15.2		229 (39.6%)	255 (44.0%)	35 (6.0%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.8%)	87.1	107^th of 1018 public elementary schools	89.5%		81.9	135^th of 1020 public elementary schools	86.8%	28	58.4	59.6	56.4				58.1	61.8	75.3	66.0				67.6	59.6	74.2	59.6				64.3					$13,305	$2,050	$10,491
Dunbar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2606 Select Ave	Memphis	38114	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-5000	201	11	19.1		1 (0.5%)	188 (93.5%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	6.6	994^th of 1018 public elementary schools	2.4%		11.9	933^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	8.5%	61	15.2	6.9	7.4				10.1	18.2	9.7	7.4				12.1		19.4	7.4				9.9					$17,035	$2,199	$13,177
Bethel Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2459 Arlington Ave	Memphis	38114	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-5012	247	14	17.6		3 (1.2%)	228 (92.3%)	10 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	10.5	946^th of 1018 public elementary schools	7.1%		10.5	944^th of 1020 public elementary schools	7.5%	2		16.7	12.1				8.7	14.6	34.5	21.2				22.3	7.3	13.8	9.1				9.7					$15,175	$2,969	$11,155
Hamilton School	Public	PK, KG-8	1478 Wilson ST	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7832	652	24	26.8		4 (0.6%)	594 (91.1%)	41 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	4.5	1011^th of 1018 public elementary schools	0.7%		4.2	1015^th of 1020 public elementary schools	0.5%	4			6.1			9.4	5.3	12.5	8.7		10.1		5.8	6.8	7.1			7.4		8.1	6.1		6.7	8.1	6.1	$12,639	$2,640	$9,194
Arrow Academy of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-5	645 Semmes ST	Memphis	38111	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 207-1891	98	5	19.6		1 (1.0%)	88 (89.8%)	7 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	21.9	823^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	19.2%		25	781^st of 1020 public elementary schools	23.4%	42		40.0					23.7	21.4	33.3					21.1	7.1	26.7					13.2					$19,167	$3,958	$14,894
Bruce Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	581 S Bellevue Blvd	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4495	495	38	13.2		14 (2.8%)	407 (82.2%)	59 (11.9%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	14.8	897^th of 1018 public elementary schools	11.9%		10.6	943^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	7.5%	46	23.5	18.0	14.9				18.7	17.4	29.5	18.4				21.4	23.2	32.8	11.8				21.8					$14,404	$2,879	$10,462
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	2540 Hale AVE	Memphis	38112	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 866-9084	207	17	12.1		4 (1.9%)	72 (34.8%)	124 (59.9%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	13.7	905^th of 1018 public elementary schools	11.1%		10.4	946^th of 1020 public elementary schools	7.3%	41	5.0	29.4	17.4	17.4	26.9	23.1	20.0	15.0	23.5	30.4	13.0	23.1	15.4	20.0	15.0	23.5	17.4	17.4	23.1	15.4	18.5	13.0	15.4	11.5	13.3	$16,458	$3,997	$12,146

Frequently Asked Questions about Peabody Elementary

What district is Peabody Elementary in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

How many students attend Peabody Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 353 students attended Peabody Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Peabody Elementary attend?

Students who attend Peabody Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Central High

What is the racial makeup of Peabody Elementary?

Students at Peabody Elementary are 82% African American, 9% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Peabody Elementary a good school?

Peabody Elementary ranks 738^th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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