Hanley K-8

Hanley K-8 serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hanley K-8's student population of 358 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
29 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Hanley K-8 is 0.10, 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)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
95%
20%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hanley K-8?
358 students attend Hanley K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hanley K-8 students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Hanley K-8 offer ?
Hanley K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hanley K-8 part of?
Hanley K-8 is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

School Reviews

5   3/28/2026
This school is very cool and I really like this school and its really fun.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Demetrius Wright

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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