WHITNEY ACHIEVEMENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Whitney Achievement Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Achievement School District school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 354 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Whitney Achievement Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Whitney Achievement Elementary School, located on Whitney Avenue in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. Operating as part of the Achievement School District (ASD), the school is characterized by its focused mission to improve academic performance and foster a supportive learning environment for its student body. It caters to elementary-aged children, providing a foundational education designed to equip students with the necessary skills for long-term academic success in an urban educational setting.

Beyond the classroom, the school functions as a community hub in North Memphis, often engaging with local families to address the unique social and educational challenges of the area. Whitney Achievement emphasizes a culture of high expectations and accountability, working to bridge achievement gaps through targeted instruction and school-wide initiatives. By prioritizing student growth and teacher development, the school strives to provide a stable, goal-oriented atmosphere that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Whitney Achievement Elementary School at (901) 416-3840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.