WILLIAM HERBERT BREWSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

William Herbert Brewster Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 476 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 33 teachers, William Herbert Brewster Elementary School 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.

William Herbert Brewster Elementary School, located at 2605 Sam Cooper Boulevard in Memphis, Tennessee, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing foundational primary education, focusing on academic growth and student development within the district’s broader educational framework. Its location near Sam Cooper Boulevard makes it a central resource for families in the surrounding area.

As part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system, the school adheres to the district's curriculum standards and initiatives aimed at preparing students for middle school and beyond. The institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, leveraging district-wide resources and policies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can utilize the district’s official website to access information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and enrollment procedures.

For more information, contact William Herbert Brewster Elementary School at (901) 416-7150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2605 Sam Cooper Blvd
Memphis, TN 38112-2707
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WILLIAM HERBERT BREWSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Memphis, TN with about 476 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
476
Teachers:
33.6
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 476 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM HERBERT BREWSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.

Black or African American
74.8%
Hispanic/Latino
18.9%
Two or more races
2.1%
White
2.1%
Asian
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

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.