School Overview
Downtown Elementary is a public school located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, serving as part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. Situated at 10 N 4th St, the school is uniquely positioned to offer a vibrant, urban educational experience, leveraging its proximity to the city's downtown resources, historical landmarks, and cultural institutions. Its mission aligns with the broader district goals of providing equitable access to high-quality instruction, fostering student achievement, and preparing young learners for success in an evolving academic landscape.

As a staple of the downtown community, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment that integrates core curriculum standards with a focus on student engagement and development. By maintaining a connection to the MSCS district, Downtown Elementary benefits from standardized resources, professional teacher support, and a commitment to diverse learning needs. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or extracurricular offerings are encouraged to visit the official district website at [http://www.mcsk12.net](http://www.mcsk12.net) for the most current information regarding school policies, performance data, and administrative contact details.
718
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Downtown Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White16
Hispanic13
Black653
Asian6
Two or More27
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    653 (90.9 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (3.8 %)
  • White
    16 (2.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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)416-8400
Website: http://schools.scsk12.org/downtown-es
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 56
Kindergarten 114
Grade 1 127
Grade 2 99
Grade 3 113
Grade 4 95
Grade 5 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Downtown Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten56
Kindergarten114
Grade 1127
Grade 299
Grade 3113
Grade 495
Grade 5114
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Downtown Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female38954.2%
Male32945.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)