Serving 771 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Altruria Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 771 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Altruria Elementary School's student population of 771 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
771 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
Altruria Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altruria Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#368 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
14%
21%
White
68%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Altruria Elementary School is ranked #368 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Altruria Elementary School often compared to?
Altruria Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bartlett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Altruria Elementary School?
771 students attend Altruria Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Altruria Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altruria Elementary School?
Altruria Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Altruria Elementary School offer ?
Altruria Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Altruria Elementary School part of?
Altruria Elementary School is part of Bartlett School District.
In what neighborhood is Altruria Elementary School located?
Altruria Elementary School is located in the Bartlett Woodlands East neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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