Serving 746 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westhaven 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 is 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westhaven Elementary School's student population of 746 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
746 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Westhaven Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westhaven Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#1529 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
96%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Westhaven Elementary School's ranking?
Westhaven Elementary School is ranked #1529 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Westhaven Elementary School often compared to?
Westhaven Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holmes Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Westhaven Elementary School?
746 students attend Westhaven Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Westhaven Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westhaven Elementary School?
Westhaven Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westhaven Elementary School offer ?
Westhaven Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westhaven Elementary School part of?
Westhaven Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Westhaven Elementary School located?
Westhaven Elementary School is located in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 17 other public schools located in Whitehaven.
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