Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willow Oaks 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 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Willow Oaks Elementary serves the southern part of Memphis, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most residents living within 0.6 miles of the school and the furthest edge being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willow Oaks Elementary School's student population of 620 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willow Oaks 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 Willow Oaks Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1350 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
56%
16%
Black
40%
20%
White
3%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Oaks Elementary School is ranked #1350 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Willow Oaks Elementary School?
620 students attend Willow Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Willow Oaks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Willow Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Willow Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willow Oaks Elementary School part of?
Willow Oaks Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Willow Oaks Elementary School located?
Willow Oaks Elementary School is located in the Colonial Acres neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Colonial Acres.
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