White Station Elementary

Summary:

White Station Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 766 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district.

White Station Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Tennessee elementary schools, with strong academic performance that significantly exceeds the district and state averages. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (38.5%) and English Language Arts (45.8%) are over 15 percentage points higher than the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, and its Science proficiency rates range from 53.3% to 65.6%, compared to the district's 25.6% and the state's 44%. This high performance is particularly noteworthy for African American and Hispanic students, who consistently rank among the top 10-25% of their respective subgroups statewide. Additionally, White Station Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.4 to 17.6, compared to the district average of around 12-13 students per teacher, and its per-student spending is higher than the district average.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Wells Station Elementary, Kingsbury Elementary, and Berclair Elementary, White Station Elementary stands out as a high-performing outlier, with significantly higher academic outcomes. This contrast highlights the importance of factors like school leadership, teacher quality, and resource allocation in driving student success. While White Station Elementary's overall performance is strong, there are areas for potential improvement, such as the performance of English Language Learners and Special Education students, as well as further reducing the student-teacher ratio to provide more individualized attention and support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4840 Chickasaw Rd
       Memphis, TN  38117-1902


(901) 416-8900

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
360th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,736 Help


Students who attend White Station Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    White Station Middle
High:    White Station High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  795

Racial breakdown:

African American:
55.1%
White:
18.9%
Hispanic:
17.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details White Station Elementary ranks better than 64.6% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 8th among 121 ranked elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.06. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at White Station Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (55.1%), White (18.9%), Hispanic (17.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Station Elementary is 17.2. 90 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Station Elementary is $13,736. 80 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

White Station Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks White Station Elementary 360th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See White Station 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 135th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for White Station Elementary

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Rank History for all students at White Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.24 152nd 646 76.5%
2018 64.56 279th 997 72.0%
2019 79.43 154th 985 84.4%
2021 61.10 295th 983 70.0%
2022 76.87 165th 1000 83.5%
2023 80.97 141st 1020 86.2%
2024 59.06 360th 1018 64.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at White Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 90.17 5th 165 97.0%
2023 80.66 11th 164 93.3%
2024 34.70 123rd 178 30.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at White Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.66 183rd 395 53.7%
2019 60.94 64th 255 74.9%
2021 61.63 83rd 369 77.5%
2022 73.25 65th 447 85.5%
2023 26.03 434th 528 17.8%
2024 23.94 497th 582 14.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at White Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.07 335th 877 61.8%
2019 77.40 74th 821 91.0%
2021 70.12 131st 823 84.1%
2022 82.15 68th 858 92.1%
2023 78.53 91st 865 89.5%
2024 61.18 255th 853 70.1%
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Rank History for Female students at White Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.95 160th 926 82.7%
2021 57.94 314th 945 66.8%
2022 80.06 133rd 975 86.4%
2023 76.81 157th 989 84.1%
2024 59.08 338th 990 65.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at White Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.94 6th 14 57.1%
2024 57.48 3rd 8 62.5%
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Rank History for Male students at White Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.20 149th 916 83.7%
2021 60.02 287th 941 69.5%
2022 70.69 208th 980 78.8%
2023 80.93 134th 987 86.4%
2024 55.94 383rd 991 61.4%
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Rank History for African American students at White Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.84 59th 450 86.9%
2019 88.58 27th 404 93.3%
2021 75.61 65th 411 84.2%
2022 83.11 53rd 483 89.0%
2023 92.24 27th 500 94.6%
2024 76.48 82nd 498 83.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at White Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.93 121st 319 62.1%
2019 94.05 8th 250 96.8%
2021 84.04 33rd 324 89.8%
2022 88.99 29th 363 92.0%
2023 75.35 69th 387 82.2%
2024 48.45 199th 415 52.0%
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Rank History for White students at White Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.18 127th 841 84.9%
2019 92.10 64th 812 92.1%
2021 68.90 185th 844 78.1%
2022 83.76 115th 844 86.4%
2023 86.96 98th 852 88.5%
2024 68.51 211th 847 75.1%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for White Station Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 221 330 28 84 0 0 8 0 671
2015 212 316 30 78 0 0 21 0 657
2016 204 300 29 78 1 0 22 0 634
2017 191 319 25 98 1 0 41 0 675
2018 187 308 27 95 1 1 38 0 657
2019 166 316 18 107 1 1 36 0 645
2020 167 349 26 114 1 1 34 0 692
2021 155 343 28 106 0 1 49 0 682
2022 141 348 21 133 0 1 37 0 681
2023 164 403 20 135 0 1 43 0 766
2024 150 438 25 140 1 1 40 0 795

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 White Station Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 671 45.7 14.6 65.4
2015 657 44.0 14.9 61.5
2016 634 51.0 12.4 63.7
2017 675 50.9 13.2 n/a
2018 657 42.5 15.4 n/a
2019 645 41.0 15.7 n/a
2020 692 45.7 15.1 n/a
2021 682 40.5 16.8 n/a
2022 681 44.0 15.4 n/a
2023 766 43.5 17.6 n/a
2024 795 46.0 17.2 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 White Station Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 671 45.7 14.6 65.4
2015 657 44.0 14.9 61.5
2016 634 51.0 12.4 63.7
2017 675 50.9 13.2 n/a
2018 657 42.5 15.4 n/a
2019 645 41.0 15.7 n/a
2020 692 45.7 15.1 n/a
2021 682 40.5 16.8 n/a
2022 681 44.0 15.4 n/a
2023 766 43.5 17.6 n/a
2024 795 46.0 17.2 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for White Station Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $884 (7.1%) $10,758 (86.8%) $12,394
2020 $758 (6.6%) $10,034 (86.9%) $11,543
2021 $1,090 (9.5%) $9,776 (85.1%) $11,485
2022 $2,430 (17.5%) $10,677 (77.1%) $13,850
2023 $2,555 (18.6%) $10,431 (75.9%) $13,736

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on White Station Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 154th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 141st of 1020 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (White Station Elementary)6553.5
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)33.323.1
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (White Station Elementary)48.553.5
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)22.824
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (White Station Elementary)5353.3
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)34.723
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (White Station Elementary)4759
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)24.227.2
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (White Station Elementary)58.347.9
 10.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)32.617.3
 15.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (White Station Elementary)48.558.3
 9.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)23.119.5
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (White Station Elementary)58.751.7
 7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)27.217
 10.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (White Station Elementary)4857
 9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)20.620.7
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students645766
 18.8%
African American316403
 27.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1820
 11.1%
Hispanic107135
 26.2%
Pacific Islander11
White166164
 1.2%
Two or More Races3643
 19.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about White Station Elementary

Students at White Station Elementary are 55% African American, 19% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

White Station Elementary ranks 360th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend White Station Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : White Station Middle
High : White Station High

In the 2023-24 school year, 795 students attended White Station Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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