Sheffield Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Memphis, Tennessee 38118 · Memphis-Shelby County Schools
#838 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#50046 of 50,301 nationally
About Sheffield Elementary
Sheffield 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 386 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 6.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 838th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (13th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 386.
There are 207 schools in Memphis; Sheffield Elementary ranks 92nd of 155 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)7%
- 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 Sheffield Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 7%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sheffield Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sheffield High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
516 students · 483 m away
Parkway Village Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
856 students · 1.1 km away
Getwell Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students · 2.0 km away
Hooks Dimmick Child Care Center
Memphis · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 2.1 km away
Memphis School of Excellence
Memphis · Charter high · Grades 6–12
575 students · 2.2 km away
Memphis Merit Academy
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
424 students · 2.3 km away
Evans Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students · 2.4 km away
American Way Middle
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students · 2.4 km away
Cromwell Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
517 students · 2.5 km away
Wooddale High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
662 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
McFadden School Of Excellence
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
Lake City Elementary
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
Middlesettlements
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
North Elementary
Altamont · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
385 students
Ridgemont Elementary
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
385 students
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower
Chattanooga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sheffield Elementary a good school?
Sheffield Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 6.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #838 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 Sheffield Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Sheffield Elementary ranks #838 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #50046 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sheffield Elementary?
Sheffield Elementary had 386 students in 2025.
Is Sheffield Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Sheffield Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sheffield Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sheffield Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.