- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cordova, TN
Cordova Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cordova Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470014801911
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cordova Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Cordova · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 814
- students enrolled
Cordova Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cordova Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Cordova, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014801911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Cordova Elementary held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 470014801911 · Cordova, TN Other · MID · TRAD
814 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
Cordova Elementary held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Cordova Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cordova High S
Cordova High School
2,251 students
- White Station
White Station High
2,046 students
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High
1,719 students
- Southwind High
Southwind High
1,675 students
- Whitehaven Hig
Whitehaven High
1,509 students
- This school 814
Cordova Elementary
814 students
What this shows Cordova Elementary reports 814 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cordova Elementary compares
Cordova Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,695
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
White 8.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Cordova Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Memphis-Shelby County Schools reports $13,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cordova Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Station High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Germantown High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwind High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehaven High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cordova Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Cordova
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dexter School
Standard public school
1,509 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Macon-Hall Elementary
Standard public school
1,070 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Riverwood Elementary School
Standard public school
985 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Chimneyrock Elementary School
Standard public school
874 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mt. Pisgah Middle/High
Standard public school
498 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova
Standard public school
448 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~814 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cordova Elementary
How many students attend Cordova Elementary?
Cordova Elementary has 814 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cordova, TN. CCD year-over-year: 818 (2022-23) → 783 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cordova Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cordova Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cordova Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cordova Elementary is African American at 69.2% of enrollment, in Cordova, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cordova Elementary?
Cordova Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cordova Elementary rank among schools in Cordova?
By Resource Investment Index, Cordova Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Cordova, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cordova on the city page.
What other schools are in Memphis-Shelby County Schools?
Besides Cordova Elementary, Memphis-Shelby County Schools also operates Cordova High School (2,251 students), White Station High (2,046 students), and Germantown High (1,719 students). See the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district page for the complete list.