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Delano Elementary School

1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
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Top 20%
Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Delano Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Delano Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Delano Elementary School's student population of 283 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
283 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Delano Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delano Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#292 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-44%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Delano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Delano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
93%
21%
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White
n/a
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Delano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Delano Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Delano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delano Elementary School's ranking?
Delano Elementary School is ranked #292 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 31% TN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Delano Elementary School?
283 students attend Delano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Delano Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delano Elementary School?
Delano Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Delano Elementary School offer ?
Delano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Delano Elementary School part of?
Delano Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Delano Elementary School located?
Delano Elementary School is located in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 21 other public schools located in Frayser.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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