Charjean 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)28%
11%
Black
(19-20)68%
22%
White
(19-20)4%
62%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Charjean Elementary School?
316 students attend Charjean Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Charjean Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Charjean Elementary School offer ?
Charjean Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Charjean Elementary School part of?
Charjean Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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