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Getwell Elementary School

2795 Getwell Road
Memphis, TN 38118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Getwell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Getwell Elementary School's student population of 514 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
514 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 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
Getwell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Getwell Elementary School is 0.37, 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)
#1535 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Getwell Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Getwell 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.
10-14%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Getwell 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.
15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Getwell 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
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Getwell Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Getwell Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Getwell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
76%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Getwell Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Getwell Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Getwell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Getwell Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Getwell 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
80%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Getwell 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
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Getwell 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 Getwell Elementary School's ranking?
Getwell Elementary School is ranked #1535 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Getwell Elementary School often compared to?
Getwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Getwell Elementary School?
514 students attend Getwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Getwell Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Getwell Elementary School?
Getwell Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Getwell Elementary School offer ?
Getwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Getwell Elementary School part of?
Getwell Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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