D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Ross Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4890 Ross Rd, Memphis, TN 38141
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 9th percentile in Tennessee
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
593
Students
enrolled
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%9/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency7% (−22 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency1% (−25 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black3%3%reading -12 pts, math -9 pts3rd percentile (list)
Hispanic25%5%reading +5 pts, math -15 pts33rd percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -13 pts, math -13 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4890 Ross Rd
City Memphis
ZIP Code 38141
District 4700148
NCES School ID 470014801592
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38141

Understanding the community around Ross Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,584
Per Capita Income $28,392
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%
High School or Higher 91.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $136,000
Median Rent $1,355
Owner-Occupied 68.2%
Renter-Occupied 31.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ross Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 84.7%
Hispanic/Latino 13.0%
Two or More Races 1.7%
White 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 593
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ross Elementary?
Ross Elementary has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ross Elementary?
Ross Elementary has 593 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
What grades does Ross Elementary serve?
Ross Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ross Elementary receive per student?
Ross Elementary receives $15,292 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ross Elementary in 38141 ▼
Avg Home Value
$192,027
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,597
1-Year Change
+0.1%
% Renters
31.8%

Other Schools in 38141

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026