Cordova Elementary

Summary:

Cordova Elementary is a public elementary school serving 818 students in grades PK-5 in Cordova, Tennessee. It 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.

Cordova Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Tennessee elementary schools, with only 18.9% of its students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39.7% statewide and 20% for the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. The school's performance is particularly low for its African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 40% of Tennessee elementary schools for these groups. Cordova Elementary also has a higher student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, ranging from 13.7 to 17.3 students per teacher over the past three years.

In comparison, nearby schools like Germantown Elementary, Dexter School, and Chimneyrock Elementary have significantly higher proficiency rates and rankings. Schools in the higher-performing Germantown district, such as Farmington Elementary, Riverdale Elementary, and Dogwood Elementary, vastly outperform Cordova Elementary across all subject areas and grade levels.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 750 N Sanga Rd
       Cordova, TN  38018-6534


(901) 416-1700

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
802nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Cordova Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cordova Middle
High:    Cordova High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  818

Racial breakdown:

African American:
71.4%
Hispanic:
11.1%
White:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.9% Help


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Compare Details Cordova Elementary ranks worse than 78.8% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.61. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cordova Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cordova Elementary 802nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Cordova Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Cordova Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cordova Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.24 728th 997 27.0%
2019 27.01 747th 985 24.2%
2021 14.62 850th 983 13.5%
2022 15.90 866th 1000 13.4%
2023 15.10 881st 1020 13.6%
2024 23.61 802nd 1018 21.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cordova Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.86 67th 101 33.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cordova Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.12 379th 395 4.1%
2019 22.80 231st 255 9.4%
2021 19.14 354th 369 4.1%
2022 25.54 365th 447 18.3%
2023 39.05 297th 528 43.8%
2024 25.05 483rd 582 17.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cordova Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.48 726th 877 17.2%
2019 28.59 653rd 821 20.5%
2021 16.92 749th 823 9.0%
2022 18.63 783rd 858 8.7%
2023 20.21 761st 865 12.0%
2024 33.52 602nd 853 29.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cordova Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.55 708th 926 23.5%
2021 16.77 796th 945 15.8%
2022 17.52 827th 975 15.2%
2023 17.02 850th 989 14.1%
2024 23.09 784th 990 20.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Cordova Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.72 725th 916 20.9%
2021 14.21 832nd 941 11.6%
2022 14.93 878th 980 10.4%
2023 14.02 889th 987 9.9%
2024 24.19 787th 991 20.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Cordova Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.74 221st 450 50.9%
2019 37.50 237th 404 41.3%
2021 29.49 273rd 411 33.6%
2022 27.30 353rd 483 26.9%
2023 29.67 340th 500 32.0%
2024 39.01 286th 498 42.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cordova Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.43 141st 319 55.8%
2019 47.63 106th 250 57.6%
2021 36.23 209th 324 35.5%
2022 31.26 263rd 363 27.5%
2023 22.85 339th 387 12.4%
2024 41.59 240th 415 42.2%
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Rank History for White students at Cordova Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.52 376th 841 55.3%
2019 52.47 325th 812 60.0%
2021 11.33 821st 844 2.7%
2022 31.17 608th 844 28.0%
2023 37.58 542nd 852 36.4%
2024 41.89 487th 847 42.5%
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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.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cordova Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 200 291 53 82 1 2 13 0 642
2015 185 357 42 67 0 0 27 0 678
2016 141 390 30 64 0 3 35 0 663
2017 165 530 31 85 1 0 59 0 871
2018 146 537 28 99 1 0 44 0 855
2019 131 537 21 102 1 0 43 0 835
2020 107 525 22 113 0 0 40 0 807
2021 83 509 17 103 0 0 59 0 771
2022 92 493 14 85 0 0 46 0 730
2023 75 584 5 91 0 1 62 0 818

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 Cordova Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 642 43.6 14.7 53.9
2015 678 44.0 15.4 60.6
2016 663 44.0 15.0 59.9
2017 871 44.5 19.5 n/a
2018 855 45.8 18.6 n/a
2019 835 51.1 16.3 n/a
2020 807 49.3 16.3 n/a
2021 771 51.0 15.1 n/a
2022 730 53.1 13.7 n/a
2023 818 47.2 17.3 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 Cordova Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 642 43.6 14.7 53.9
2015 678 44.0 15.4 60.6
2016 663 44.0 15.0 59.9
2017 871 44.5 19.5 n/a
2018 855 45.8 18.6 n/a
2019 835 51.1 16.3 n/a
2020 807 49.3 16.3 n/a
2021 771 51.0 15.1 n/a
2022 730 53.1 13.7 n/a
2023 818 47.2 17.3 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cordova Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $814 (7.0%) $10,260 (87.9%) $11,676
2020 $836 (7.3%) $10,016 (87.7%) $11,419
2021 $1,290 (11.0%) $9,852 (84.0%) $11,722
2022 $2,611 (19.0%) $10,222 (74.6%) $13,710
2023 $2,505 (19.1%) $9,820 (74.9%) $13,112

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cordova 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 747th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 881st of 1020 Elementary schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cordova Elementary)31.420.9
 10.5%
   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 (Cordova Elementary)31.428.7
 2.7%
   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 (Cordova Elementary)22.315.5
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)34.723
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cordova Elementary)25.424.8
 0.6%
   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 (Cordova Elementary)25.89
 16.8%
   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 (Cordova Elementary)23.415.4
 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 (Cordova Elementary)26.415.4
 11%
   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 (Cordova Elementary)26.623.2
 3.4%
   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 Students835818
 2%
African American537584
 8.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian215
 76.2%
Hispanic10291
 10.8%
Pacific Islander01
White13175
 42.7%
Two or More Races4362
 44.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cordova Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 818 students attended Cordova Elementary.

Students who attend Cordova Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cordova Middle
High : Cordova High School

Students at Cordova Elementary are 71% African American, 11% Hispanic, 9% White, 8% Two or more races.

Cordova Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.2% of Tennessee elementary schools.


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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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