Perea Elementary School

1250 Vollintine Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
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Bottom 50%
Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Perea 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Perea Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Perea Elementary School's student population of 260 students has grown by 242% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 433% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
260 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Perea 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 Perea Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1636 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
31%
≤10%
37%
≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
97%
21%
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White
n/a
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Perea Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perea Elementary School's ranking?
Perea Elementary School is ranked #1636 out of 1,761 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Perea Elementary School?
260 students attend Perea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Perea Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perea Elementary School?
Perea Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Perea Elementary School offer ?
Perea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Perea Elementary School part of?
Perea Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Perea Elementary School located?
Perea Elementary School is located in the North Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in North Memphis.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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