Shrine School

schools.scsk12.org/shrineschool

126 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Shrine School, located at 4259 Forest View Dr in Memphis, Tennessee, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Shelby County Schools (MCS) district. It is uniquely designed to provide comprehensive support for students with significant medical, physical, or multiple developmental disabilities. By offering a highly tailored environment, the school focuses on meeting the complex needs of its student population through a combination of specialized instruction, therapeutic services, and a compassionate, inclusive campus atmosphere.

The school serves as a critical resource for families in the Memphis area, integrating academic curriculum with individualized health and developmental support. Because it is part of the broader Shelby County Schools system, the institution benefits from district-wide educational standards while maintaining a niche focus on accessibility and student well-being. For more information regarding their specific programs, enrollment, or administrative updates, parents and community members can visit the official Shelby County Schools website at http://www.mcsk12.net.

126

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shrine School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	20
Black	91
Asian	2
Two or More	4

Black
91 (72.2%)
Hispanic
20 (15.9%)
White
9 (7.1%)
Two or More
4 (3.2%)
Asian
2 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-2400
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/shrineschool
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
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 18

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 9

Grade 9 2