Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peabody 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peabody Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peabody 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 Peabody Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#1108 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
83%
21%
White
9%
59%
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
79%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peabody Elementary School's ranking?
Peabody Elementary School is ranked #1108 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Peabody Elementary School often compared to?
Peabody Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idlewild Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Peabody Elementary School?
353 students attend Peabody Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Peabody Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peabody Elementary School?
Peabody Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peabody Elementary School offer ?
Peabody Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Peabody Elementary School part of?
Peabody Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Peabody Elementary School located?
Peabody Elementary School is located in the Cooper Young neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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