Stafford Elementary School serves 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
(98-99)n/a
n/a
Asian
(98-99)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(98-99)n/a
1%
Black
(98-99)99%
24%
White
(98-99)1%
73%
Hawaiian
(98-99)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(98-99)n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Stafford Elementary School?
254 students attend Stafford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Stafford Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stafford Elementary School?
Stafford Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stafford Elementary School offer ?
Stafford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Stafford Elementary School part of?
Stafford Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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