“Panther PRIDE!” The Pep Squad’s cheers echo the signs you’ll see throughout Memphis’ South Park Elementary, where PRIDE stands for “Positive, Respectful individuals who demonstrate Integrity, show strong Determination and strive for Excellence daily.”
These high standards meet the ears of about 455 students each year, ranging from pre-K to fifth grade. The classrooms are full of children from the school zone of western Colonial Willow and eastern Kimball, as the school is situated on the border of the two neighborhoods on Getwell Road.
Reading and math scores tend to sit just below Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ average, but upward trends in student performance reflect just how much South Park Elementary has going for it academically. A 12:1 teacher-student ratio and ESL-certified staff are just two factors in the awards the school has won for student achievement and growth. Thanks to Title I funding, the school boasts improvements in curricula every year, and its state-of-the-art computer science instruction is funded by the Amazon Future Engineer program.
With South Park Elementary’s differentiated educational experience supported by guest speakers, community events, and an eclectic variety of clubs and activities, it’s no wonder the Panthers are known for their PRIDE.
South Park Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
1736 Getwell Rd,
Memphis, TN
Shelby County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Rebecca Dapper
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
16%
Niche Grade
C-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
16%
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Math Proficiency
10%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
36
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Full Time Teachers
36
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Teachers in First or Second Year
24%
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GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
14.8%
State Average
37%
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Math
8%
State Average
32.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
464:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
53.2%
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Female
46.8%
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Hispanic
58.9%
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Black
37%
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White
2.8%
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Two or more races
1.1%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/23/2016
THE PRINCIPAL HAS TAKEN WHAT WAS GREAT WHEN SHE ARRIVED & TURNED IT INTO A DICTATORSHIP ATMOSPHERE!!!! SHE IS NOT ALLOWING THE ATUDENTS TO GROW OR THE TEACHERS TO UTILIZE THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERTISE TO BRING THE BEST OUT OF THEIR STUDENTS!!!! SHE LOVE'S TO CONTROL!!!
4/28/2014
This school is a very bad school . My children's GIRL and boy is going to this school . They are being bullied , talked about and more . The teachers are calling my daughter names . It is just not Wright at all , I love my kids , and I hate that they are being treated so badly . This school never wr...
6/18/2013
This school has some amazing and truly dedicated teachers. However, the principal is not fit for leadership. She is constantly changing rules and plans and does not have a positive relationship with any studens and very few, if any, teachers. She is more worried about test scores than anything else....
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List Price Range
$100K - $617K
Homes For Sale
71
Average Home Value
$181,990
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
48%
Average Household Income
$78,575
% of College Grads
35%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
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South Park 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 460 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 16% are proficient in reading. South Park Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $181,990. Discover additional schools in the area, like Shrine School, Sheffield Career & Tech Center, Overton High, and more. Learn more about what Memphis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Park Elementary School.