Serving 730 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Altruria 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 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Altruria Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Altruria Elementary School's student population of 730 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
730 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Altruria Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altruria Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#304 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altruria Elementary School's ranking?
Altruria Elementary School is ranked #304 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Altruria Elementary School often compared to?
Altruria Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bartlett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Altruria Elementary School?
730 students attend Altruria Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Altruria Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Altruria Elementary School offer ?
Altruria Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Altruria Elementary School part of?
Altruria Elementary School is part of Bartlett School District.
In what neighborhood is Altruria Elementary School located?
Altruria Elementary School is located in the Bartlett Woodlands East neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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