Douglass Elementary/Middle

schools.scsk12.org/douglass-k8

393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Douglass Elementary/Middle School, located at 1650 Ash St in Memphis, Tennessee, is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school provides foundational education for students spanning elementary through middle school grades. As part of the larger MSCS system, the school is integrated into the district's mission to provide equitable learning opportunities and academic growth for students within the North Memphis community.

The school functions as a neighborhood anchor, focusing on core academic standards while fostering a supportive environment for adolescent development. By offering a continuous educational pathway from the elementary years into the middle school transition, Douglass aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school. Families interested in specific school programs, enrollment procedures, or academic calendars can find detailed information through the district’s official website at http://www.mcsk12.net.

393

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglass Elementary/Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	28
Black	352
Two or More	10

Black
352 (89.6%)
Hispanic
28 (7.1%)
Two or More
10 (2.5%)
White
3 (0.8%)

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)416-5946
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/douglass-k8
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
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 11

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Douglass Elementary/Middle
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	11
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	37
Grade 6	56
Grade 7	37
Grade 8	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Douglass Elementary/Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	47.6%
Male	206	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)