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Peabody Elementary School

2086 Young Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peabody 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Peabody Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026

School Rankings

Peabody 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 Peabody Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1088 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
34%
30-34%
37%
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
86%
21%
White
6%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peabody Elementary School's ranking?
Peabody Elementary School is ranked #1088 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Peabody Elementary School often compared to?
Peabody Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idlewild Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Peabody Elementary School?
324 students attend Peabody Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Peabody Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peabody Elementary School?
Peabody Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peabody Elementary School offer ?
Peabody Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peabody Elementary School part of?
Peabody Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Peabody Elementary School located?
Peabody Elementary School is located in the Cooper Young neighborhood of Memphis, TN.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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