SOUTHWIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Southwind 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 822 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 52 teachers, Southwind Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Southwind Elementary, located at 8155 Meadow Vale Drive in Memphis, Tennessee, is a public school operating under the Shelby County Schools (SCS) district. Serving the vibrant community of southeast Memphis, the school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, emphasizing core curriculum standards and student development within the larger framework of the district’s educational goals.

As part of the Shelby County school system, Southwind Elementary benefits from the district's extensive resources, technology integration, and professional development initiatives. The school focuses on creating a structured learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school, with a mission often centered on fostering academic growth, social responsibility, and community engagement. Families looking for more specific information regarding programs, extracurricular activities, or enrollment procedures can visit the district's official website at [scsk12.org](http://www.scsk12.org).

For more information, contact Southwind Elementary at (901) 416-2805 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.