EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Evans 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 516 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 32 teachers, Evans Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Evans Elementary School, located on Cottonwood Road in Memphis, Tennessee, serves as a local institution within the Shelby County Schools (MCS) district. As a public elementary school, it provides foundational education to students in the surrounding neighborhood, focusing on academic development and social growth during the critical early years of schooling.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Shelby County Schools system, which emphasizes equity, academic achievement, and preparing students for future success. By leveraging district-wide resources and curricula, Evans Elementary aims to support its student body through structured classroom instruction and community-based engagement. For parents and community members, the school serves as a primary hub for educational services and district information, with additional details regarding its specific programs, staff, and policies available through the official district website.
For more information, contact Evans Elementary at (901) 416-2504 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Memphis, TN 38118-2606
(901) 416-2504
http://www.mcsk12.net
EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Memphis, TN with about 516 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Memphis-Shelby County Schools
- Total Students:
- 516
- Teachers:
- 32.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 516 students
- Black or African American
- 64.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- White
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.