Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sharpe 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sharpe Elementary serves the southern part of Memphis, TN, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, and the furthest point being 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sharpe Elementary School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Sharpe 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 Sharpe Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#1554 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
63%
16%
Black
35%
20%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
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 Sharpe Elementary School's ranking?
Sharpe Elementary School is ranked #1554 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sharpe Elementary School?
301 students attend Sharpe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sharpe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sharpe Elementary School offer ?
Sharpe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sharpe Elementary School part of?
Sharpe Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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