Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwind Elementary School ranks in the top 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 34% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 641 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southwind Elementary serves the southeast part of Memphis, TN, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Most students live within a 1-mile radius of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwind Elementary School's student population of 641 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southwind Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwind Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#676 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
79%
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
2%
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)7.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwind Elementary School's ranking?
Southwind Elementary School is ranked #676 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Southwind Elementary School often compared to?
Southwind Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Germanshire Elementary School, Highland Oaks Elementary School, Power Center Academy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Southwind Elementary School?
641 students attend Southwind Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Southwind Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Southwind Elementary School offer ?
Southwind Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwind Elementary School part of?
Southwind Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Southwind Elementary School located?
Southwind Elementary School is located in the Lakes of Forest Hill neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Lakes of Forest Hill.
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