SHADY GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Shady Grove 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 390 students offering grade levels from 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 27 teachers, Shady Grove Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Shady Grove Elementary School is a public school located in the East Memphis area, operating under the jurisdiction of the Shelby County Schools (Memphis-Shelby County Schools) district. Situated on Shady Grove Road, the school serves a suburban community and is part of one of the largest school districts in Tennessee, which focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Like many schools within the Memphis-Shelby County system, Shady Grove Elementary emphasizes core academic standards, student development, and community engagement. The school leverages the broader resources of the district to support its curriculum, while maintaining a local focus on student achievement and classroom learning. Parents and community members typically utilize the district’s official website to access school calendars, registration information, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives and policies.
For more information, contact Shady Grove Elementary at (901) 416-2166 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2166
http://www.mcsk12.net
SHADY GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Memphis, TN with about 390 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Memphis-Shelby County Schools
- Total Students:
- 390
- Teachers:
- 27.7
- 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 390 students
- Black or African American
- 43.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.9%
- White
- 20.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 4.9%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.