Serving 1,018 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,018 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverwood Elementary School's student population of 1,018 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,018 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Riverwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverwood Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#491 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
64%
21%
White
11%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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
What is Riverwood Elementary School's ranking?
Riverwood Elementary School is ranked #491 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Riverwood Elementary School often compared to?
Riverwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macon-hall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Riverwood Elementary School?
1,018 students attend Riverwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Riverwood Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverwood Elementary School?
Riverwood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Riverwood Elementary School offer ?
Riverwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverwood Elementary School part of?
Riverwood Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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