Delano Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Memphis, Tennessee 38127 · Memphis-Shelby County Schools
#158 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#19110 of 50,301 nationally
About Delano Elementary
Delano Elementary is a public elementary located in Memphis, in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 315 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 158th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 315.
There are 207 schools in Memphis; Delano Elementary ranks 8th of 155 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Delano Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Delano Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Frayser-Corning Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students · 1.6 km away
Whitney Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students · 1.8 km away
Grandview Heights Middle School
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
472 students · 2.0 km away
Memphis Business Academy High School
Memphis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
521 students · 2.1 km away
Memphis Business Academy Middle
Memphis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
399 students · 2.1 km away
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
657 students · 2.1 km away
Memphis STEM Academy
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students · 2.5 km away
Trezevant High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
883 students · 3.2 km away
Primary Prepatory
Memphis · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 3.3 km away
Compass Community School Frayser Campus
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
200 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
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315 students
Pi Beta Phi Elementary
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315 students
Kingston Springs Elementary
Kingston Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
316 students
Larose Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
G.R. Stuart Elementary
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
Swiss Memorial Elementary
Gruetli- Laager · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
317 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Delano Elementary a good school?
Delano Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 58.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #158 of 913 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Delano Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Delano Elementary ranks #158 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #19110 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Delano Elementary?
Delano Elementary had 315 students in 2025.
Is Delano Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Delano Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Delano Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Delano Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.