Graceland Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
374 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)15-19%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
99%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Graceland Elementary School?
374 students attend Graceland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Graceland Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graceland Elementary School?
Graceland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Graceland Elementary School offer ?
Graceland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Graceland Elementary School part of?
Graceland Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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