ALTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Alton 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 292 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 17 teachers, Alton 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.

Alton Elementary School, located on Alton Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, serves the local community as part of the Shelby County Schools (MCS) district. As a public elementary institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the surrounding neighborhoods, adhering to the district’s broader mission of fostering academic growth and preparing children for success in higher grade levels.

The school operates under the umbrella of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, one of the largest school districts in Tennessee, which provides a centralized curriculum and administrative support to ensure educational standards are met across its various campuses. Families interested in specific school performance data, enrollment procedures, or current school initiatives can find detailed information through the district’s official website at www.mcsk12.net, which serves as the primary portal for community engagement and resource accessibility for all schools within the network.

For more information, contact Alton Elementary at (901) 416-7430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.