GETWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Getwell 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 368 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, Getwell 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.

Getwell Elementary School, located at 2795 Getwell Road in Memphis, Tennessee, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. Serving the local community in the 38118 area, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of Tennessee's largest school district, Getwell Elementary aims to align its curriculum with state standards to support student achievement and prepare children for middle school success.

The school functions as a community-centered learning environment, emphasizing the core pillars of the district’s mission: academic excellence, equity, and student well-being. By utilizing the resources and administrative support of the broader MSCS network, Getwell Elementary provides diverse instructional programs designed to meet the needs of its student population. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or extracurricular offerings can find more information and direct contact details through the official district website at [http://www.mcsk12.net](http://www.mcsk12.net).

For more information, contact Getwell Elementary at (901) 416-0267 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.