Serving 706 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shelby 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 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shelby Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Shelby Oaks Elementary School's student population of 706 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
706 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shelby Oaks 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 Shelby Oaks Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1453 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
20%
13%
Black
62%
21%
White
10%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelby Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Shelby Oaks Elementary School is ranked #1453 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Shelby Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Shelby Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raleigh-bartlett Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Shelby Oaks Elementary School?
706 students attend Shelby Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Shelby Oaks Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelby Oaks Elementary School?
Shelby Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shelby Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Shelby Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shelby Oaks Elementary School part of?
Shelby Oaks Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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