Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Keystone Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Keystone Elementary serves the northern part of Memphis, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 1.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keystone Elementary School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
School Rankings
Keystone 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 Keystone Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1132 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
91%
20%
White
2%
57%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keystone Elementary School's ranking?
Keystone Elementary School is ranked #1132 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Keystone Elementary School?
446 students attend Keystone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Keystone Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Keystone Elementary School offer ?
Keystone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keystone Elementary School part of?
Keystone Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Keystone elementary is a really great school! This school makes sure we learn and also have a good time. Keystone is a non-bullying school! I love keystone:)
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