Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary

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275 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Balmoral-Ridgeway Elementary School is a public school located in the East Memphis area, operating under the jurisdiction of the Shelby County Schools (Memphis-Shelby County Schools) district. Situated on Grosvenor Avenue, the school serves the local residential community by providing foundational K-5 education. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on the core academic curriculum—including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—while aiming to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing the resources and standardized programs provided by the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system. Parents and guardians often look to Balmoral-Ridgeway for its neighborhood-centered approach to education, which emphasizes community involvement and consistent academic benchmarks. Those seeking specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular activities, or the most current academic performance data can access the district’s official portal at http://www.mcsk12.net.

275

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	19
Black	231
Two or More	9

Black
231 (84.0%)
Hispanic
19 (6.9%)
White
16 (5.8%)
Two or More
9 (3.3%)

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)416-2128
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/balmoralridgeway-es
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	140	50.9%
Male	135	49.1%

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