NEWBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Newberry 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 478 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 29 teachers, Newberry 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.

Newberry Elementary School is a public school located in the Hickory Hill area of Memphis, Tennessee, and operates as part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic fundamentals and holistic student development. The school utilizes the district’s standardized curriculum to ensure students meet state educational benchmarks, while faculty and staff work to integrate classroom instruction with social-emotional learning to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

As a community-focused institution, Newberry Elementary plays an active role in its neighborhood by encouraging family involvement and community partnerships. The school offers various resources common to the MSCS network, including access to extracurricular programs, specialized instructional support, and initiatives aimed at improving literacy and numeracy. For parents and guardians, the school serves as a central hub for communication regarding student progress, district-wide policy updates, and academic opportunities, with further information and contact details regularly updated through the official Memphis-Shelby County Schools website.

For more information, contact Newberry Elementary at (901) 416-2518 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.