Double Tree Elementary

schools.scsk12.org/doubletree-es

259 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Double Tree Elementary is a public school located in the Whitehaven community of Memphis, Tennessee, operating under the jurisdiction of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. As part of Tennessee's largest school district, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the area, emphasizing core curriculum standards designed to prepare children for middle school success. The school serves a diverse student body and plays an active role in the local community by fostering an environment centered on student growth and achievement.

The school’s website, hosted through the official Memphis-Shelby County Schools portal, serves as a primary resource for parents, faculty, and the community to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific news. By leveraging the broader resources and administrative support of the MSCS system, Double Tree Elementary utilizes standardized instructional tools and district-wide initiatives to support student learning. Families interested in enrollment information, school safety protocols, or extracurricular opportunities can find the most current updates through the official district website.

259

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Double Tree Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	1
Black	245
Two or More	7

Black
245 (94.6%)
Two or More
7 (2.7%)
White
6 (2.3%)
Hispanic
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-8144
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/doubletree-es
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 39