Serving 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Corning Achievement 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
100%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Corning Achievement Elementary School?
154 students attend Corning Achievement Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Corning Achievement Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Corning Achievement Elementary School?
Corning Achievement Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Corning Achievement Elementary School offer ?
Corning Achievement Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Corning Achievement Elementary School part of?
Corning Achievement Elementary School is part of Achievement School District.
In what neighborhood is Corning Achievement Elementary School located?
Corning Achievement Elementary School is located in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 21 other public schools located in Frayser.
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