South Park Elementary School

1720 Getwell Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Park 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 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (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.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

South Park Elementary School's student population of 518 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
518 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

South Park 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 South Park Elementary School is 0.53, 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)
#1574 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
57%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
39%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of South Park 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
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Park Elementary School's ranking?
South Park Elementary School is ranked #1574 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are South Park Elementary School often compared to?
South Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend South Park Elementary School?
518 students attend South Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of South Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Park Elementary School?
South Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Park Elementary School offer ?
South Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Park Elementary School part of?
South Park Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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