- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Memphis, TN
Evans Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Evans Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470014801056
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evans Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Tennessee schools.
- #62 of 101
- schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 485
- students enrolled
Evans Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evans Elementary ranks #62 of 101 schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014801056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Evans Elementary grew from 400 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 470014801056 · Memphis, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 18.7:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
Evans Elementary grew from 400 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Evans 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 485
Evans Elementary
485 students
What this shows Evans Elementary reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evans Elementary compares
Evans Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 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 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
Two or More 1.2%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Evans Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
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 Evans 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Germantown High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwind High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehaven High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evans 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 Memphis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Snowden Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,384 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Belle Forest Community School
Standard public school
1,027 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Early Childhood Programs
Standard public school
938 students 62.5:1 students per teacher
Treadwell Elementary
Standard public school
921 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Richland Elementary
Standard public school
907 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Parkway Village Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 13.6:1 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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Evans Elementary
How many students attend Evans Elementary?
Evans Elementary has 485 students enrolled. It is a public school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evans Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Evans Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evans Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Evans Elementary is African American at 62.1% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evans Elementary?
Evans Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Evans Elementary rank among schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Evans Elementary ranks #62 of 101 schools in Memphis, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in Memphis-Shelby County Schools?
Besides Evans 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.