School Overview
J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle School is a public school located in the Whitehaven community of Memphis, Tennessee, operating under the jurisdiction of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school offers a combined educational environment that bridges primary and middle school years, focusing on foundational academic skills and the transition into adolescent education. The school's mission is generally aligned with the broader MSCS goal of providing equitable educational opportunities and preparing students for success in high school and beyond.

Located on Tulane Road, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, providing a range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and community resources. As part of the MSCS system, J. P. Freeman utilizes the district’s curriculum frameworks and standardized assessment tools to track student progress. Prospective families and community members looking for specific updates regarding school rankings, current faculty leadership, or enrollment procedures can find the most accurate and up-to-date information through the official [Memphis-Shelby County Schools website](http://www.mcsk12.net).
548
Total Students
34.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic11
Black508
Two or More28
  • Black
    508 (92.7 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (5.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.0 %)
  • White
    1 (0.2 %)
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)416-3156
Website: http://schools.scsk12.org/johnpfreeman-k8
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 55
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 55
Grade 4 62
Grade 5 52
Grade 6 81
Grade 7 76
Grade 8 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten55
Grade 152
Grade 239
Grade 355
Grade 462
Grade 552
Grade 681
Grade 776
Grade 876
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28952.7%
Male25947.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)