SHELBY OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Shelby Oaks Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 924 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 52 teachers, Shelby Oaks Elementary 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.

Shelby Oaks Elementary is a public school located in the Bartlett/Summer Avenue area of Memphis, Tennessee, operating under the jurisdiction of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. The school serves a diverse student population, offering a foundational academic curriculum that focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of the MSCS system, the school strives to provide equitable learning opportunities and academic support to help students meet Tennessee state educational standards.

The school functions as a community hub on Summer Avenue, emphasizing the development of foundational skills in its young learners. Like many schools in the district, Shelby Oaks incorporates various programs and extracurricular initiatives aimed at fostering social-emotional growth alongside traditional academics. Parents and community members can stay connected with the school’s administration, calendar, and specific educational resources through the official Memphis-Shelby County Schools website.

For more information, contact Shelby Oaks Elementary at (901) 416-4305 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.