GARDENVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gardenview 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 323 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, Gardenview 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.

Gardenview Elementary is a public school located at 4075 Hartz Dr. in Memphis, Tennessee, serving students within the Shelby County Schools (MCSK12) district. Situated in the Whitehaven area, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes foundational academic growth, literacy, and student engagement. It aims to support the diverse needs of its student population by providing a structured educational program designed to prepare children for success in their middle school years and beyond.

As part of the larger Shelby County Schools system, Gardenview Elementary benefits from the district's broader initiatives, including access to a standardized curriculum, teacher support resources, and community-focused programs. The school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, focusing on building strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to create a safe and encouraging learning environment. Families looking for specific details regarding school policies, extracurricular activities, or academic calendars can utilize the district’s primary website to stay updated on school news and district-wide developments.

For more information, contact Gardenview Elementary at (901) 416-2080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4075 Hartz Dr
Memphis, TN 38116-6018
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GARDENVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Memphis, TN with about 323 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
323
Teachers:
20.6
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 323 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GARDENVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
93.5%
Hispanic/Latino
4.6%
Two or more races
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
44.0%
Male
56.0%

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.