- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Memphis, TN
Whitney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Whitney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470014810438
👥 S:T ratio 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitney Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #100 of 101
- schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 285
- students enrolled
Whitney Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitney Elementary ranks #100 of 101 schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014810438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+97 students YoY
Whitney Elementary grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+37.0%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+97 students YoY 470014810438 · Memphis, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 21.9:1 · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
Whitney Elementary grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+37.0%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Whitney 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 285
Whitney Elementary
285 students
What this shows Whitney Elementary reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitney Elementary compares
Whitney 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 43% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 95% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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.
Student demographics
African American 93.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Whitney Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
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 Whitney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Station High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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 Whitney 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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitney Elementary
How many students attend Whitney Elementary?
Whitney Elementary has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), up 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitney Elementary is 21.9:1, which is 43% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Whitney Elementary is African American at 93.3% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitney Elementary?
Whitney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Whitney Elementary rank among schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitney Elementary ranks #100 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 Whitney 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.