Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Park 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 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Park Elementary serves the south part of Memphis, TN, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Park Elementary School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Greatness Grows Here!
School Rankings
South Park 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 South Park Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#1576 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Hispanic
59%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
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)30.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Park Elementary School's ranking?
South Park Elementary School is ranked #1576 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are South Park Elementary School often compared to?
South Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood Elementary School, Getwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend South Park Elementary School?
462 students attend South Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of South Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does South Park Elementary School offer ?
South Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Park Elementary School part of?
South Park Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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