Surrounded by the residential streets of Memphis’ Kimball neighborhood, Sharpe Elementary provides the atmosphere of a village to nurture the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of all students.
The public school serves around 300 children from the western side of Kimball, hosting a wide variety of events that invite community involvement in the village. Students range from pre-K to fifth grade and benefit from a teacher-student ratio of 12:1 throughout their elementary years. With the assistance of Title I funding, Sharpe Elementary assures students’ math and reading performance scores meet expectations and is always improving their research-based curriculum.
Sharpe Elementary’s ample extracurricular activities include the Strings Orchestra, Sprouts Dance Team, Orff Music, Art Club and STEM Club. And children are equipped to be successful citizens with opportunities to practice real-world life skills in the Junior Achievement Program. The school also meets the needs of ESL students with expert bilingual coordination, ensuring no child is ever left behind.
With faculty supported in the continuing of their own education and a focus on meeting the individual needs of all students, the village of Sharpe Elementary empowers every Eagle to be “ready for global success.”
Sharpe Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
3431 Sharpe Ave,
Memphis, TN
Shelby County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Gary Zimmerman
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Niche Grade
C-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
18.5%
State Average
37%
Math
19.5%
State Average
32.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
314:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Hispanic
57.1%
Black
40.6%
Two or more races
1.3%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/20/2017
I love the 2 teachers I know so far this is my kids 1st and last year attending sharp the principal is very unprofessional and over his head he does not know how to talk to parents or the children.
9/10/2014
Indeed this school is a great school. They have wonderful teachers, i'll recommend this school anyday, my son started from pre-k and he is in 3rd grade now and doing so well. My only wish is for the state to do a renovation on that school.
8/25/2014
This is a GREAT school..Eventhough the area it's in is not like it use to be...They have some really great teachers and the principal greets you and shake your hand.My daughter comes from Oakforest and its an optional school, they did not have teachers with patience for kids. Mrs.Harris (2nd grade)...
8/24/2011
The attitude of the office staff, teachers & principle is so unfriendly. Most of the time when you enter the office, they just look at you instead of saying "Good morning or good evening, may I help you? I encountered an incident there with a teacher as well as the after school care providers that w...
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Sharpe Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Memphis, TN and is served by the Shelby County Schools in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 302 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Sharpe Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Invictus Academy at Airways, Melrose High School, Shrine School, and more. Learn more about what Memphis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sharpe Elementary School.