Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School's student population of 271 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#563 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
84%
21%
White
7%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School's ranking?
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School is ranked #563 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School?
271 students attend Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School?
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School offer ?
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School part of?
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School located?
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School is located in the Balmoral neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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