Hanley K-8 serves 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hanley K-8 is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
95%
21%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hanley K-8?
572 students attend Hanley K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hanley K-8 students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanley K-8?
Hanley K-8 has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hanley K-8 offer ?
Hanley K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hanley K-8 part of?
Hanley K-8 is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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