Springdale Elementary

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Springdale Elementary ranks 614 th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Springdale Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 244 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.

Springdale Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently performing below state and district averages on TNReady assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were just 21.9% in Mathematics, 31.3% in English Language Arts, and 24% in Science, compared to state averages of 39.7%, 37.6%, and 44%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low in 4th and 5th grades, with proficiency rates often below 20%. However, 3rd-grade students perform relatively better, with proficiency rates around 60% in Mathematics and 61.3% in English Language Arts.

Compared to nearby schools, Springdale Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than Vollentine Elementary, Douglass Elementary/Middle, and Treadwell Elementary. However, the school outperforms the nearby charter schools, Perea Elementary School and Promise Academy. The notable exception is Idlewild Elementary, which consistently outperforms Springdale Elementary and the district/state averages across all subject areas and grade levels.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

880 N Hollywood St
Memphis, TN 38108-3309

(901) 416-4883

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,128

Students who attend Springdale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Grandview Heights Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 226

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.3%

White:

0.9%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Springdale Elementary ranks worse than 60.3% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 23^rd among 121 ranked elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.17. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.3%), Hispanic (0.9%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Springdale Elementary is 14.1, which is the 29^th best among 121 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Springdale Elementary is $16,128, which is the 32^nd highest among 121 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Springdale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Springdale Elementary 614^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Springdale Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

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 Springdale Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Springdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	38.02	611^th	997	38.7%
2019	69.43	235^th	985	76.1%
2021	36.58	604^th	983	38.6%
2022	39.62	587^th	1000	41.3%
2023	33.84	682^nd	1020	33.1%
2024	40.17	614^th	1018	39.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Springdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	47.70	427^th	877	51.3%
2019	84.55	39^th	821	95.2%
2021	50.24	351^st	823	57.4%
2022	48.05	410^th	858	52.2%
2023	47.63	426^th	865	50.8%
2024	45.85	443^rd	853	48.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Springdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	72.53	196^th	926	78.8%
2021	46.49	461^st	945	51.2%
2022	37.61	598^th	975	38.7%
2023	36.40	624^th	989	36.9%
2024	46.76	507^th	990	48.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Springdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	61.70	271^st	916	70.4%
2022	42.83	522^nd	980	46.7%
2023	28.56	721^st	987	27.0%
2024	19.42	832^nd	991	16.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Springdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	53.56	164^th	450	63.6%
2019	86.02	37^th	404	90.8%
2021	53.90	133^rd	411	67.6%
2022	50.17	184^th	483	61.9%
2023	51.69	206^th	500	58.8%
2024	49.88	218^th	498	56.2%

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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 Springdale Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	0	306	1	0	0	2	309
2015	0	278	2	2	0	13	295
2016	0	287	1	0	0	9	297
2017	1	294	4	0	0	11	310
2018	1	278	8	0	0	6	293
2019	0	274	9	0	0	4	287
2020	2	291	6	0	1	3	303
2021	0	261	4	1	1	6	273
2022	1	201	6	0	1	4	213
2023	3	233	7	0	0	1	244
2024	2	220	2	0	0	2	226

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 Springdale Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	309	25.0	12.3	98.1
2015	295	25.0	11.8	88.8
2016	297	25.0	11.8	96.6
2017	310	22.6	13.7	n/a
2018	293	21.7	13.5	n/a
2019	287	23.9	12.0	n/a
2020	303	22.0	13.7	n/a
2021	273	19.0	14.3	n/a
2022	213	19.5	10.9	n/a
2023	244	21.0	11.6	n/a
2024	226	16.0	14.1	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 Springdale Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	309	25.0	12.3	98.1
2015	295	25.0	11.8	88.8
2016	297	25.0	11.8	96.6
2017	310	22.6	13.7	n/a
2018	293	21.7	13.5	n/a
2019	287	23.9	12.0	n/a
2020	303	22.0	13.7	n/a
2021	273	19.0	14.3	n/a
2022	213	19.5	10.9	n/a
2023	244	21.0	11.6	n/a
2024	226	16.0	14.1	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 Springdale Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,209 (7.8%)	$13,060 (84.1%)	$15,534
2020	$905 (6.8%)	$11,394 (86.0%)	$13,251
2021	$1,660 (12.7%)	$10,624 (81.0%)	$13,114
2022	$2,950 (17.0%)	$13,045 (75.3%)	$17,330
2023	$2,595 (16.1%)	$12,254 (76.0%)	$16,128

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Springdale Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 235^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 682^nd of 1020 Elementary schools	43%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Springdale Elementary)	72.7	60.7	12%
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 (Springdale Elementary)	34.1	67.9	33.8%
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 (Springdale Elementary)	80	31.1	48.9%
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 (Springdale Elementary)	42.5	13	29.5%
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 (Springdale Elementary)	59.5	37.8	21.7%
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 (Springdale Elementary)	23.8	6.7	17.1%
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 (Springdale Elementary)	70.6	40.7	29.9%
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 (Springdale Elementary)	33.3	23.5	9.8%
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	287	244	15%
African American	274	233	15%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	7	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	3
Two or More Races	4	1	75%

Schools Near Springdale Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Algebra I (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 Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 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
Springdale Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	880 N Hollywood St	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4883	226	16	14.1		2 (0.9%)	220 (97.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	40.2	614^th of 1018 public elementary schools	39.7%		33.8	682^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	33.1%	68	58.1	7.7					21.9	61.3	15.4	17.9				31.3			58.1		10.3				24.0					$16,128	$2,595	$12,254
Promise Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1346 Bryan ST	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 324-4456	266	14	19.0		4 (1.5%)	235 (88.3%)	27 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.8	758^th of 1018 public elementary schools	25.5%		14	899^th of 1020 public elementary schools	11.9%	141	48.3	29.3	35.1				36.4	24.1	31.7					19.6			31.0	29.3	13.5				24.3					$26,380	$8,000	$17,188
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2605 Sam Cooper Blvd	Memphis	38112	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-7150	501	34	14.7		16 (3.2%)	339 (67.7%)	121 (24.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.6%)	25.3	791^st of 1018 public elementary schools	22.3%		20.4	821^st of 1020 public elementary schools	19.5%	30	31.9	26.1	48.5				35.4	19.4	27.5	22.1				23.0			29.2	27.5	20.6				25.8					$14,521	$2,710	$10,393
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	215	14	15.3		9 (4.2%)	53 (24.7%)	146 (67.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	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
Snowden Elementary/Middle	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1870 N Parkway	Memphis	38112	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4621	1,272	80	15.9		156 (12.3%)	892 (70.1%)	130 (10.2%)	20 (1.6%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	68 (5.3%)	34.5	681^st of 1018 public elementary schools	33.1%		32.9	698^th of 1020 public elementary schools	31.6%	17	35.9	31.4	35.2	13.0	22.6	10.3	23.4	38.3	39.2	33.1	28.8	30.1	20.1	30.6	58.3	58.3	43.0	32.7	34.1	26.6	44.1	20.7	33.6	31.1	39.8	27.2	32.9	$12,587	$2,357	$9,566
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	320 Carpenter ST	Memphis	38112	Shelby County	Achievement School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-3640	372	15	27.0		1 (0.3%)	368 (98.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.3	962^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	5.5%		9.8	954^th of 1020 public elementary schools	6.5%	8	18.5	13.3	13.2				15.1	14.8	11.9	13.9				13.4			20.4	21.7	15.8				19.7
Vollentine Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1682 Vollintine Ave	Memphis	38107	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4632	341	20	17.4		5 (1.5%)	311 (91.2%)	18 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	7.7	984^th of 1018 public elementary schools	3.3%		7.5	988^th of 1020 public elementary schools	3.1%	4			17.0				8.8	8.6	18.6	6.4				11.2			8.6	14.0	19.1				14.4					$15,262	$3,348	$10,553
Douglass Elementary/Middle	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1650 Ash St	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-5946	484	32	15.2		1 (0.2%)	453 (93.6%)	20 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	5.2	1006^th of 1018 public elementary schools	1.2%					(n/a)	5.4				5.7			17.0				7.7		5.3			10.7	7.5			5.7				13.2			$14,283	$2,641	$10,412
Treadwell Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3538 Given Ave	Memphis	38122	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-6130	874	49	17.8		25 (2.9%)	298 (34.1%)	531 (60.8%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.7%)	5.9	1001^st of 1018 public elementary schools	1.7%		11.9	932^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	8.6%	69	15.3	6.7	5.4				9.2	8.6	14.0	7.9				10.1			17.4	16.0	9.0				14.1					$12,889	$2,566	$9,811
Idlewild Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	1950 Linden Ave	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4566	588	37	15.8		240 (40.8%)	240 (40.8%)	36 (6.1%)	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.9%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Springdale Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Springdale Elementary?

Students at Springdale Elementary are 97% African American.

Is Springdale Elementary a good school?

Springdale Elementary ranks 614^th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Springdale Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 226 students attended Springdale Elementary.

What district is Springdale Elementary in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

What schools do graduates of Springdale Elementary attend?

Students who attend Springdale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grandview Heights Middle School

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