GERMANSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Germanshire Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Germantown, TN with about 852 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 50 teachers, Germanshire Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Germanshire Elementary School, located at 3965 South Germantown Road in Memphis, Tennessee, operates as part of the Shelby County Schools (Memphis-Shelby County Schools) district. The school serves a diverse student population in the Germantown/Southeast Memphis area, focusing on foundational academic development from prekindergarten through fifth grade. Like other schools within the district, its curriculum is designed to align with Tennessee state academic standards, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies to prepare students for middle school transitions.
Beyond standard academics, the school functions as a community hub, fostering an environment that encourages parental involvement and student extracurricular engagement. By utilizing the resources provided through the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district website, families can access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Overall, Germanshire Elementary is dedicated to providing a structured educational experience that addresses the individual needs of its learners while maintaining the broader educational goals of the Shelby County school system.
For more information, contact Germanshire Elementary at (901) 416-3733 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Germantown, TN 38125
(901) 416-3733
http://www.mcsk12.net
GERMANSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Germantown, TN with about 852 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Memphis-Shelby County Schools
- Total Students:
- 852
- Teachers:
- 50.7
- 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 852 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GERMANSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 84.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- White
- 1.5%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.