Westhaven Elementary

schools.scsk12.org/westhaven-es

740 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westhaven Elementary School is located on Hodge Road in Memphis, Tennessee, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Shelby County Schools (SCS) district. As part of one of the largest school districts in the state, the school serves the local community by providing foundational K-5 education designed to prepare students for middle school success. The school’s curriculum aligns with district-wide academic standards, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to support modern learning objectives.

Like many schools within the Shelby County system, Westhaven Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s presence in the 38109 zip code places it at the heart of the community, where it serves as a central hub for families seeking public education. Parents and community members can stay updated on specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, and district policies by utilizing the school’s official directory page hosted on the Shelby County Schools website.

740

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westhaven Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	19
Black	707
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Black
707 (95.5%)
Hispanic
19 (2.6%)
Two or More
8 (1.1%)
White
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)416-8740
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/westhaven-es
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	740
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
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 56

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 125

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Westhaven Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	112
Grade 2	110
Grade 3	123
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	125

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Westhaven Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	370	50%
Male	370	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)