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Dunn Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2006)

1500 Dunn Av
Memphis, TN 38106
Dunn Avenue Elementary School serves 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
(98-99)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(98-99)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(98-99)
n/a
1%
Black
(98-99)
95%
24%
White
(98-99)
5%
73%
Hawaiian
(98-99)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(98-99)
n/a
n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dunn Avenue Elementary School?
198 students attend Dunn Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Dunn Avenue Elementary School students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunn Avenue Elementary School?
Dunn Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dunn Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Dunn Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dunn Avenue Elementary School part of?
Dunn Avenue Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.

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