- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Memphis, TN
Willow Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willow Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470014801184
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Oaks Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #51 of 101
- schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 620
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Oaks Elementary ranks #51 of 101 schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014801184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Willow Oaks Elementary shrank from 648 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 470014801184 · Memphis, TN Other · MID · TRAD
620 enr · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
Willow Oaks Elementary shrank from 648 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Willow Oaks 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 620
Willow Oaks Elementary
620 students
What this shows Willow Oaks Elementary reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Oaks Elementary compares
Willow Oaks Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 620 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
30.6%
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 310 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
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
African American 39.8%
White 2.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Willow Oaks 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 Willow Oaks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| White Station High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Germantown High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Southwind High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Whitehaven High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Oaks 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.
Frequently asked questions about Willow Oaks Elementary
How many students attend Willow Oaks Elementary?
Willow Oaks Elementary has 620 students enrolled. It is a public school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Willow Oaks Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Oaks Elementary?
Willow Oaks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willow Oaks Elementary rank among schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Oaks Elementary ranks #51 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 Willow Oaks 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.