Whitney Elementary School serves 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitney Elementary School's student population of 285 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitney Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
93%
20%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whitney Elementary School?
285 students attend Whitney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Whitney Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Whitney Elementary School offer ?
Whitney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitney Elementary School part of?
Whitney Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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