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Some of my students face financial challenges, and not having the right uniform can make them feel left out or embarrassed. Your support helps remove that worry.\r\n\r\nWhen students feel comfortable in what they're wearing, they can focus on learning, making friends, and doing their best in class. Uniforms help students feel equal, included, and proud to be part of our school community.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students feel ready to learn and succeed. 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About this school
Sharpe Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Memphis, Tennessee that is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
It serves 315 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.7:1.
Its teachers have had 308 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 5
315 Students
27 Teachers
3431 Sharpe AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
97%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Sharpe Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 22, 2026
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Sharpe Elementary School
$173,404
raised using DonorsChoose
308
projects
funded
61
teachers
funded
612
donors
17
projects
for
basic supplies
75
projects for
technology
23
projects for
books
8
projects
for
art supplies
Sharpe Elementary School has received support from
302 individuals from Tennessee and
310 individuals out-of-state.