Serving 931 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chimneyrock 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 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 931 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chimneyrock Elementary School's student population of 931 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
931 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chimneyrock Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chimneyrock Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#997 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
66%
21%
White
9%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
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 Chimneyrock Elementary School's ranking?
Chimneyrock Elementary School is ranked #997 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Chimneyrock Elementary School often compared to?
Chimneyrock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Chimneyrock Elementary School?
931 students attend Chimneyrock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Chimneyrock Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chimneyrock Elementary School?
Chimneyrock Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chimneyrock Elementary School offer ?
Chimneyrock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chimneyrock Elementary School part of?
Chimneyrock Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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