SHARPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sharpe 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 339 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 27 teachers, Sharpe Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Sharpe Elementary School is a public school located in the Mitchell Heights neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, and operates as part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction within the broader framework of the district’s educational goals. As an institution under MSCS, Sharpe Elementary works to support student growth through a structured curriculum and access to district-wide resources designed to prepare children for middle school and beyond.

The school serves as a central hub for the families of the 38111 zip code, emphasizing a commitment to student development and community engagement. Because it is part of the larger Memphis-Shelby County school system, families at Sharpe benefit from the district’s centralized administrative support, including specialized programs, transportation services, and extracurricular initiatives. For parents seeking specific details regarding academic performance, enrollment procedures, or upcoming school events, the district's official website serves as the primary portal for information and communication.

For more information, contact Sharpe Elementary at (901) 416-5020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.