Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ellendale Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher 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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellendale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ellendale Elementary School's student population of 505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellendale Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellendale Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
17%
21%
White
62%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellendale Elementary School's ranking?
Ellendale Elementary School is ranked #248 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ellendale Elementary School often compared to?
Ellendale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dogwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Ellendale Elementary School?
505 students attend Ellendale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ellendale Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellendale Elementary School?
Ellendale Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ellendale Elementary School offer ?
Ellendale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ellendale Elementary School part of?
Ellendale Elementary School is part of Bartlett School District.
In what neighborhood is Ellendale Elementary School located?
Ellendale Elementary School is located in the Easthill neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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