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Southwind Elementary School

8155 MEADOW VALE DR MEMPHIS TN 38125

About Southwind Elementary School

Southwind Elementary School can be found in Memphis, TN, and it is a public school for grades PK–5 with 686 pupils and a 16:1 student–teacher ratio. The school, which received an overall score of 76.18/100, ranks #10 in Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The school's demographics are 51% female and 49% male. Approximately 38% of the pupils are proficient in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. The school has 44 full-time teachers, and a counselor provides one-to-one assistance to each student. 97% of students are found as minority enrollment, which is fostering diversity and creativity through powerful STEM and literacy programs. According to average home prices in the family-friendly Southwind-Windyke neighborhood, $300K–$350K, the school has received excellence awards and also has alumni succeeding in academics, sports, and the arts, thereby reflecting its status as one of the top elementary schools in Tennessee.

Southwind Elementary School Contact Information

Address

8155 MEADOW VALE DR MEMPHIS TN 38125

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Phone

(901) 416-2805

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 38%
Reading 38%
State average proficiency is 38% in Math and 38% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
661
Total Students
$58368
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 137 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Southwind Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic 12.2%
Black 81.8%
Two+ Races 1.6%
Native Am. 1%
White
2.6%
Asian
1.5%
Hispanic
12.2%
Black
81.8%
Two+ Races
1.6%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 661
51.5%
340 Female
48.5%
321 Male

Student Population

661 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

723 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Memphis-Shelby County Schools has appointed Dr. Michael Lowe as its Southeast Region Superintendent. In addition to supporting schools and striving to raise educational standards, he will be in charge of managing Southwind Elementary and other schools to make sure everything goes without a hitch.

FAQ

Q1. What is the literacy strategy used at Southwind Elementary School?

Ans. Through weekly reading assessments, phonics programs, and guided reading, Southwind Elementary places a strong emphasis on early literacy.

Q2. Does Southwind Elementary School offer STEM programs?

Ans. o encourage students to solve problems, Southwind Elementary provides science fairs, robotics clubs, and practical STEM activities.

Q3. How is student safety ensured at Southwind Elementary?

Ans. The school has a full-time security staff, secure entrances, and frequent safety drills.

Q4. What kinds of arts programs are offered at Southwind Elementary?

Ans. To foster creativity and artistic expression, students take part in music, dance, and visual arts classes.

Q5. Does Southwind Elementary provide special education support to its students?

Ans. Individualized learning plans, therapy when necessary, and special education services are all provided by the school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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