Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peabody 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Peabody Elementary serves the southwest part of Memphis, TN, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of around 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peabody Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peabody 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 Peabody Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#1088 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
87%
20%
White
5%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peabody Elementary School's ranking?
Peabody Elementary School is ranked #1088 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Peabody Elementary School often compared to?
Peabody Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idlewild Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Peabody Elementary School?
310 students attend Peabody Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Peabody Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Peabody Elementary School offer ?
Peabody Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peabody Elementary School part of?
Peabody Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Peabody Elementary School located?
Peabody Elementary School is located in the Cooper Young neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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