Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shannon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (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-5
Total Students
181 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
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
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 52% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Shannon Elementary School?
181 students attend Shannon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Shannon Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shannon Elementary School?
Shannon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shannon Elementary School offer ?
Shannon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shannon Elementary School part of?
Shannon Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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