School Overview
Sharpe Elementary School is a public school located in the Mitchell Heights neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, and operates as part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction within the broader framework of the district’s educational goals. As an institution under MSCS, Sharpe Elementary works to support student growth through a structured curriculum and access to district-wide resources designed to prepare children for middle school and beyond.

The school serves as a central hub for the families of the 38111 zip code, emphasizing a commitment to student development and community engagement. Because it is part of the larger Memphis-Shelby County school system, families at Sharpe benefit from the district’s centralized administrative support, including specialized programs, transportation services, and extracurricular initiatives. For parents seeking specific details regarding academic performance, enrollment procedures, or upcoming school events, the district's official website serves as the primary portal for information and communication.
315
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sharpe Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic180
Black128
Two or More4
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    180 (57.1 %)
  • Black
    128 (40.6 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.3 %)
  • White
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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)416-5020
Website: http://schools.scsk12.org/sharpe-es
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 17
Kindergarten 51
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 62
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sharpe Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten17
Kindergarten51
Grade 149
Grade 262
Grade 348
Grade 442
Grade 546
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sharpe Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15749.8%
Male15850.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)