Evans Elementary School

4949 Cottonwood Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 448 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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Evans Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Evans Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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 0.61. 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%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
35%
15%
Black
62%
21%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
448 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, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Evans Elementary School?
Evans Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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 School District.
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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