Rivercrest Elementary School

4825 Rivercrest
Memphis, TN 38135
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rivercrest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rivercrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Rivercrest Elementary School's student population of 619 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
619 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Rivercrest Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rivercrest Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#243 out of 1721 schools
(Top 20%)
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47%
28%
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40%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
45%
21%
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White
38%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rivercrest Elementary School's ranking?
Rivercrest Elementary School is ranked #243 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Rivercrest Elementary School often compared to?
Rivercrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bartlett Elementary School, White Station Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Rivercrest Elementary School?
619 students attend Rivercrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Rivercrest Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rivercrest Elementary School?
Rivercrest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rivercrest Elementary School offer ?
Rivercrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rivercrest Elementary School part of?
Rivercrest Elementary School is part of Bartlett School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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