Serving 795 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White Station Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 795 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Station Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
White Station Elementary School's student population of 795 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
795 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
White Station Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Station Elementary School is 0.63, which is more 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
#245 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
55%
21%
White
19%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 White Station Elementary School's ranking?
White Station Elementary School is ranked #245 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are White Station Elementary School often compared to?
White Station Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend White Station Elementary School?
795 students attend White Station Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of White Station Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Station Elementary School?
White Station Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does White Station Elementary School offer ?
White Station Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Station Elementary School part of?
White Station Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is White Station Elementary School located?
White Station Elementary School is located in the East Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 8 other public schools located in East Memphis.
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