Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ross 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 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ross Elementary serves the south part of Memphis, TN, covering an area of approximately 14.8 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ross Elementary School's student population of 665 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
665 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ross 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 Ross Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#1413 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ross Elementary School's ranking?
Ross Elementary School is ranked #1413 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ross Elementary School often compared to?
Ross Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memphis School Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Ross Elementary School?
665 students attend Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ross Elementary School students are Black, 13% 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 Ross Elementary School offer ?
Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ross Elementary School part of?
Ross Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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