Evans Elementary School

4949 Cottonwood Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Evans 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Evans Elementary serves the southern part of Memphis, TN, with an attendance zone covering approximately 2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, and the furthest edge of the zone is nearly 4.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Evans Elementary School's student population of 485 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
28 teachers

Showing 2015–2024. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Evans Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evans Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1317 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
34%
15-19%
37%
20-24%
40%
Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
35%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Black
62%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

White
1%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.50

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
22.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Evans Elementary School's ranking?
Evans Elementary School is ranked #1317 out of 1,728 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Evans Elementary School?
485 students attend Evans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Evans Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Evans Elementary School offer ?
Evans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evans Elementary School part of?
Evans Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Evans Elementary School located?
Evans Elementary School is located in the Parkway Village neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 10 other public schools located in Parkway Village.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Evans Elementary serves the southern part of Memphis, TN, with an attendance zone covering approximately 2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, and the furthest edge of the zone is nearly 4.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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