PEABODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Peabody 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 351 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 26 teachers, Peabody Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Peabody Elementary School, located in the historic Cooper-Young district of Midtown Memphis, is a public school serving students within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. Known for its distinct architectural character and deep roots in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, the school serves as a central hub for local families. Its location provides students with a unique urban setting, often fostering a strong sense of community engagement and neighborhood pride among its stakeholders.

Academically, Peabody Elementary operates under the broader framework of the MSCS curriculum, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and holistic student development. As a neighborhood school, it strives to balance rigorous academic standards with supportive programming designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For parents and community members, the school serves as an integral part of the Cooper-Young identity, emphasizing the importance of local education in sustaining the neighborhood’s long-standing reputation for being a family-friendly and community-oriented area.

For more information, contact Peabody Elementary at (901) 416-4606 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.