Sheffield Elementary

schools.scsk12.org/sheffield-es

510 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sheffield Elementary School is a public school located in the 38118 zip code of Memphis, Tennessee, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. As part of the largest school district in Tennessee, the school serves a diverse student population in the Sheffield neighborhood. Its mission aligns with the broader district goals of providing equitable educational opportunities and fostering academic growth through a structured curriculum and supportive learning environment.

The school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By utilizing the resources and administrative framework provided by the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system, Sheffield Elementary aims to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging personal development and community engagement. For families seeking specific details regarding school policies, calendars, or registration, the district’s official website serves as the primary portal for information.

510

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheffield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	341
Black	157
Two or More	7

Hispanic
341 (66.9 %)
Black
157 (30.8 %)
Two or More
7 (1.4 %)
White
5 (1.0 %)

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)416-2360
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/sheffield-es
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 23

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sheffield Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sheffield Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	238	46.7%
Male	272	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)