Whitney Elementary School serves 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitney Elementary School's student population of 359 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
359 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitney Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
99%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups


School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whitney Elementary School?
359 students attend Whitney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Whitney Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney Elementary School?
Whitney Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitney Elementary School offer ?
Whitney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitney Elementary School part of?
Whitney Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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