HICKORY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hickory Ridge 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 754 students offering grade levels from 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 46 teachers, Hickory Ridge Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Hickory Ridge Elementary, located at 3890 Hickory Hill Road in Memphis, Tennessee, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Shelby County Schools (Memphis-Shelby County Schools) district. Situated in the Hickory Hill area, the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. As part of the district's broader mission, the school focuses on preparing elementary-aged children for success in middle school and beyond by leveraging district-wide curriculum standards and instructional resources.

The school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood community, offering a structured learning environment that aims to meet the varied needs of its students. By integrating various district programs and extracurricular opportunities, Hickory Ridge Elementary strives to foster an engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. For families seeking current information regarding academic calendars, school policies, enrollment procedures, or specific faculty contacts, the district’s official website at [www.mcsk12.net](http://www.mcsk12.net) serves as the primary portal for updates and administrative resources.

For more information, contact Hickory Ridge Elementary at (901) 416-1195 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3890 Hickory Hill RD
Memphis, TN 38115-5020
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HICKORY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Memphis, TN with about 754 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
754
Teachers:
46.2
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 754 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HICKORY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.

Black or African American
71.0%
Hispanic/Latino
27.3%
Two or more races
1.2%
White
0.5%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.