Serving 783 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cordova Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cordova Elementary School's student population of 783 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
783 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Cordova Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cordova Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1435 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
71%
21%
White
9%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cordova Elementary School's ranking?
Cordova Elementary School is ranked #1435 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cordova Elementary School often compared to?
Cordova Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dexter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Cordova Elementary School?
783 students attend Cordova Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cordova Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cordova Elementary School?
Cordova Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cordova Elementary School offer ?
Cordova Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cordova Elementary School part of?
Cordova Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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