Whitney Elementary

Summary:

Whitney Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 262 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.

Whitney Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 5-10% of Tennessee elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years. The school's proficiency rates in TNReady Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 15.5% of students at Whitney Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39.7% statewide and 20% in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and low socioeconomic status students, is also among the lowest in the state, with rankings in the bottom 10-20% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Interestingly, the nearby charter schools, such as Perea Elementary School, Memphis STEM Academy, and Delano Elementary, generally outperform Whitney Elementary in academic proficiency, with higher rankings and more students meeting or exceeding state standards. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Delano Elementary had 52.7% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to only 15.5% at Whitney Elementary. The charter schools also tend to have lower student-teacher ratios and higher per-student spending, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1219 Whitney AVE
Memphis, TN 38127

(901) 416-3840

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,962

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 359

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.6%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Hispanic:

0.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Whitney Elementary ranks worse than 94.9% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 96^th among 121 ranked elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.08. (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 (98.6%), two or more races (0.8%), American Indian (0.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitney Elementary is 18.8. 110 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitney Elementary is $13,962. 72 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whitney Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitney Elementary 966^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Whitney 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 Whitney Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Whitney Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.83	955^th	1020	6.4%
2024	9.08	966^th	1018	5.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitney Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.43	808^th	865	6.6%
2024	15.05	807^th	853	5.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Whitney Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.71	981^st	989	0.8%
2024	8.64	954^th	990	3.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Whitney Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.09	755^th	987	23.5%
2024	14.03	894^th	991	9.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Whitney Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.19	398^th	500	20.4%
2024	21.03	419^th	498	15.9%

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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 Whitney Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	3	253	2	1	3	262
2024	0	354	1	1	3	359

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 Whitney Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	262	13.0	20.1	n/a
2024	359	19.0	18.8	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 Whitney Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	262	13.0	20.1	n/a
2024	359	19.0	18.8	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 Whitney Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$2,548 (18.2%)	$10,237 (73.3%)	$13,962

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Schools Near Whitney 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
Whitney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1219 Whitney AVE	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 416-3840	359	19	18.8		0 (0.0%)	354 (98.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	9.1	966^th of 1018 public elementary schools	5.1%		9.8	955^th of 1020 public elementary schools	6.4%	11	11.9	12.9	25.0				15.5	14.3	19.4	20.8				17.5	14.3	9.7					10.3					$13,962	$2,548	$10,237
Frayser-Corning Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1602 Dellwood AVE	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 416-5300	358	19	19.0		2 (0.6%)	347 (96.9%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	3.4	1016^th of 1018 public elementary schools	0.2%		4.7	1010^th of 1020 public elementary schools	1.0%	6	6.3							8.3	8.8					6.0												$12,946	$2,500	$9,269
Westside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3347 Dawn Dr	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-3725	325	22	14.9		13 (4.0%)	284 (87.4%)	17 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	8.2	979^th of 1018 public elementary schools	3.8%		12.2	929^th of 1020 public elementary schools	8.9%	50	17.5	9.3	10.1				11.8	15.0	28.3	5.8				14.8	12.5	19.6					10.3					$13,639	$2,577	$10,130
Delano Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1716 Delano Ave	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-3932	315	21	15.0		1 (0.3%)	294 (93.3%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	64.2	296^th of 1018 public elementary schools	70.9%		49.1	484^th of 1020 public elementary schools	52.5%	188	51.4	73.3	30.8				52.7	48.6	50.0	42.3				47.3	51.4	63.3	23.1				47.3					$15,908	$2,546	$11,647
Compass Community School Frayser Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	3690 Thomas ST	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 358-7431	204	18	11.6		4 (2.0%)	60 (29.4%)	139 (68.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	12.2	928^th of 1018 public elementary schools	8.8%		14.5	886^th of 1020 public elementary schools	13.1%	42	23.8	26.3	23.5	14.3	30.4	16.7	22.4	20.0	26.3	11.8	14.3	21.7	12.5	17.7	14.3	21.1	11.8	9.5	17.4	12.5	14.4	9.5	21.7	20.8	17.6	$17,201	$4,090	$12,795
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1940 Frayser BLVD	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Tennessee Public Charter School Commission	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 416-3936	649	43	15.0		7 (1.1%)	628 (96.8%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (0.9%)	28.4	750^th of 1018 public elementary schools	26.3%		24.9	783^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	23.2%	33	34.0	46.3	30.4				37.0	22.3	30.5	20.7				24.6	30.9	33.7	20.9				28.6					$14,416	$3,420	$10,996
Memphis STEM Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2180 Frayser BLVD	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 708-3001	243	18	13.5		0 (0.0%)	209 (86.0%)	31 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	39.8	619^th of 1018 public elementary schools	39.2%		46	532^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	47.8%	87	38.7	28.6	58.3				42.2	25.8	25.7	38.9				30.4	41.9	28.6	36.1				35.3					$23,976	$7,491	$16,169
Georgian Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3930 Leweir ST	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 416-0853	269	18	14.9		1 (0.4%)	255 (94.8%)	12 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	11.2	940^th of 1018 public elementary schools	7.7%		6.6	992^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	2.7%	52	36.4	10.4	6.5				15.7	25.0	16.7	10.9				16.7	21.2	8.3					9.4					$14,293	$2,907	$10,263
Kids School Early Childhood Development Center	Public	PK	1126 North Thomas	Memphis	38107	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	(n/a)	(901) 578-5437	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	951 Chelsea AVE	Memphis	38107	Shelby County	Achievement School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 236-0105	245	1	245.0		3 (1.2%)	239 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	2.3	1018^th of 1018 public elementary schools	0.0%		4.3	1012^th of 1020 public elementary schools	0.8%	6		5.6							5.4							5.9

Frequently Asked Questions about Whitney Elementary

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Whitney Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.1% of Tennessee elementary schools.

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools

How many students attend Whitney Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 359 students attended Whitney Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Whitney Elementary?

Students at Whitney Elementary are 99% African American.

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