Ford Road Elementary

schools.scsk12.org/fordroad-es

562 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ford Road Elementary is a public school located in the Whitehaven area of Memphis, Tennessee, and is part of the Shelby County Schools (Memphis-Shelby County Schools) district. The school serves students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on foundational academic development within the state’s public education framework. It operates under the mission of the larger district, which aims to provide equitable learning opportunities and prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

As a neighborhood school, Ford Road Elementary plays a vital role in its local community by offering standard core curricula, including reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school benefits from the resources and oversight of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system, which provides infrastructure, teacher training, and administrative support. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s academic performance, extracurricular activities, and district news through the official district website at http://www.mcsk12.net.

562

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ford Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	8
Black	542
Two or More	7

Black
542 (96.4 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.4 %)
Two or More
7 (1.2 %)
White
5 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-8150
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/fordroad-es
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ford Road Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	103
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ford Road Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	263	46.8%
Male	299	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)