Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School

5905 Grosvenor Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School's student population of 245 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
245 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#972 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
81%
21%
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White
8%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School's ranking?
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School is ranked #972 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School?
245 students attend Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School?
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School offer ?
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School part of?
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School located?
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School is located in the Balmoral neighborhood of Memphis, TN.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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