FORD ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ford Road 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 583 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 38 teachers, Ford Road Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Ford Road Elementary is a public school located in the Whitehaven area of Memphis, Tennessee, and is part of the Shelby County Schools (Memphis-Shelby County Schools) district. The school serves students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on foundational academic development within the state’s public education framework. It operates under the mission of the larger district, which aims to provide equitable learning opportunities and prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

As a neighborhood school, Ford Road Elementary plays a vital role in its local community by offering standard core curricula, including reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school benefits from the resources and oversight of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system, which provides infrastructure, teacher training, and administrative support. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s academic performance, extracurricular activities, and district news through the official district website at http://www.mcsk12.net.

For more information, contact Ford Road Elementary at (901) 416-8150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.