DUNBAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dunbar 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 269 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 19 teachers, Dunbar 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.

Dunbar Elementary School is a public school located in the Orange Mound community of Memphis, Tennessee, and is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. Serving a historically significant neighborhood, the school focuses on providing foundational education to its local student population. As part of a large urban district, Dunbar Elementary works to align its curriculum with state standards while striving to create an engaging learning environment that supports both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school’s presence on the Memphis-Shelby County Schools website reflects its integration into a broader district-wide framework aimed at improving student outcomes and fostering community engagement. While the school emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics, it also operates within the context of the district’s initiatives to address equity and access in education. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or current school policies can utilize the official district portal to stay informed about events, extracurricular opportunities, and resources available to the Dunbar Elementary community.

For more information, contact Dunbar Elementary at (901) 416-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.