Balmoral Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Balmoral Elementary School serves 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
87%
20%
White
6%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
59%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Balmoral Elementary School?
334 students attend Balmoral Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Balmoral Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Balmoral Elementary School?
Balmoral Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Balmoral Elementary School offer ?
Balmoral Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Balmoral Elementary School part of?
Balmoral Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.

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