Is Idlewild Elementary a good school?

Idlewild Elementary ranks 107 th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Idlewild Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 588 students attended Idlewild Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Idlewild Elementary?

Students at Idlewild Elementary are 41% White, 41% African American, 10% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Idlewild Elementary attend?

Students who attend Idlewild Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Central High

Idlewild Elementary

Summary:

Idlewild Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. Despite the district's low ranking, Idlewild consistently outperforms its peers, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 15% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Idlewild Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. The school's success extends to specific student subgroups, such as White students, African American students, and students with special needs, all of which rank among the top-performing schools in Tennessee. Idlewild's gifted and talented program is also highly regarded, ranking in the top 0.1% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, such as William Herbert Brewster Elementary, Peabody Elementary, and Rozelle Elementary, Idlewild Elementary significantly outperforms them in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. Even Compass Community School Binghampton Campus, a public charter school, lags behind Idlewild in academic performance despite having a higher per-student spending. Idlewild's consistent excellence is a testament to its effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and dedication to supporting all students, including those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

1950 Linden Ave
Memphis, TN 38104-4035

(901) 416-4566

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
107^th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,305

Students who attend Idlewild Elementary usually attend:

High:

Central High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 588

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.8%

African American:

40.8%

Two or more races:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50%

See top rated Tennessee elementary schools

Compare Idlewild Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Idlewild Elementary ranks better than 89.5% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 3^rd among 121 ranked elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.1. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (40.8%), White (40.8%), two or more races (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idlewild Elementary is 15.8, which is the 67^th best among 121 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Idlewild Elementary employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idlewild Elementary is $13,305. 97 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idlewild Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Idlewild Elementary 107^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Idlewild Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 135^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Idlewild Elementary?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Idlewild Elementary

Compare

Rank History for all students at Idlewild Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2017	74.44	93^rd	646	85.6%
2018	86.50	97^th	997	90.3%
2019	81.46	142^nd	985	85.6%
2021	53.37	398^th	983	59.5%
2022	82.38	132^nd	1000	86.8%
2023	81.95	135^th	1020	86.8%
2024	87.10	107^th	1018	89.5%

See the entire list of Tennessee Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Idlewild Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.45	32^nd	582	94.5%

See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idlewild Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	91.31	19^th	877	97.8%
2019	75.19	89^th	821	89.2%
2021	27.44	630^th	823	23.5%
2022	77.37	105^th	858	87.8%
2023	67.29	201^st	865	76.8%
2024	74.56	123^rd	853	85.6%

See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Idlewild Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	77.72	148^th	926	84.0%
2021	54.20	366^th	945	61.3%
2022	78.60	143^rd	975	85.3%
2023	80.21	136^th	989	86.2%
2024	85.32	104^th	990	89.5%

See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Idlewild Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	37.40	5^th	7	28.6%
2021	15.65	13^th	14	7.1%
2022	24.97	10^th	10	0.0%
2023	55.19	3^rd	8	62.5%
2024	71.57	1^st	8	87.5%

See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Idlewild Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	80.39	133^rd	916	85.5%
2021	45.87	460^th	941	51.1%
2022	82.19	125^th	980	87.2%
2023	80.03	144^th	987	85.4%
2024	85.86	103^rd	991	89.6%

See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Idlewild Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	92.87	18^th	450	96.0%
2019	87.83	28^th	404	93.1%
2021	65.70	100^th	411	75.7%
2022	80.04	68^th	483	85.9%
2023	76.80	85^th	500	83.0%
2024	78.10	79^th	498	84.1%

See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Idlewild Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	90.60	72^nd	841	91.4%
2019	90.05	81^st	812	90.0%
2021	72.26	170^th	844	79.9%
2022	95.29	35^th	844	95.9%
2023	91.77	66^th	852	92.3%
2024	96.36	19^th	847	97.8%

See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Idlewild Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Idlewild Elementary, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Idlewild Elementary

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	123	302	10	9	3	1	11	459
2015	122	305	11	10	1	0	22	471
2016	128	308	9	9	1	0	25	480
2017	128	274	4	13	0	0	34	453
2018	148	282	9	21	0	0	29	489
2019	164	265	8	21	0	0	28	486
2020	182	268	10	24	0	1	24	509
2021	185	246	10	23	0	1	28	493
2022	190	225	7	28	0	1	20	471
2023	229	255	8	35	1	0	51	579
2024	240	240	13	36	1	0	58	588

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Idlewild Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	459	32.3	14.2	49.5
2015	471	30.0	15.7	53.1
2016	480	38.0	12.6	50
2017	453	29.2	15.5	n/a
2018	489	31.0	15.7	n/a
2019	486	30.0	16.2	n/a
2020	509	31.0	16.4	n/a
2021	493	31.0	15.9	n/a
2022	471	26.0	18.1	n/a
2023	579	38.0	15.2	n/a
2024	588	37.0	15.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Idlewild Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	459	32.3	14.2	49.5
2015	471	30.0	15.7	53.1
2016	480	38.0	12.6	50
2017	453	29.2	15.5	n/a
2018	489	31.0	15.7	n/a
2019	486	30.0	16.2	n/a
2020	509	31.0	16.4	n/a
2021	493	31.0	15.9	n/a
2022	471	26.0	18.1	n/a
2023	579	38.0	15.2	n/a
2024	588	37.0	15.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Idlewild Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$452 (4.0%)	$10,258 (90.8%)	$11,296
2020	$623 (5.8%)	$9,632 (89.1%)	$10,813
2021	$628 (5.9%)	$9,440 (88.0%)	$10,732
2022	$2,464 (18.2%)	$10,288 (76.1%)	$13,512
2023	$2,050 (15.4%)	$10,491 (78.9%)	$13,305

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idlewild Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 142^nd of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 135^th of 1020 Elementary schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idlewild Elementary)	51.9	64.8	12.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	33.3	23.1	10.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idlewild Elementary)	37.7	67	29.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	22.8	24	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Idlewild Elementary)	69.2	60.9	8.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	34.7	23	11.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idlewild Elementary)	56.4	61.3	4.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	24.2	27.2	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Idlewild Elementary)	66.7	44.6	22.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	32.6	17.3	15.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	41.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idlewild Elementary)	55.3	45.8	9.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	23.1	19.5	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Idlewild Elementary)	62.7	57	5.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	27.2	17	10.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idlewild Elementary)	49.8	58.3	8.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	20.6	20.7	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	486	579	19.1%
African American	265	255	3.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	8	8
Hispanic	21	35	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	164	229	39.6%
Two or More Races	28	51	82.1%

Schools Near Idlewild Elementary

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Science (2024)							TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Idlewild Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	1950 Linden Ave	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4566	588	37	15.8		240 (40.8%)	240 (40.8%)	36 (6.1%)	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.9%)	87.1	107^th of 1018 public elementary schools	89.5%		81.9	135^th of 1020 public elementary schools	86.8%	28	58.4	59.6	56.4				58.1	61.8	75.3	66.0				67.6			59.6	74.2	59.6				64.3					$13,305	$2,050	$10,491
Hanley K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	802 Rozelle ST	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 416-5300	572	29	19.8		3 (0.5%)	544 (95.1%)	14 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	8.2	980^th of 1018 public elementary schools	3.7%					(n/a)	12.7	9.8						10.7	25.0	5.6	7.7	5.9	5.6	10.6			24.6	19.6		9.6	6.1	5.6	11.7	15.4	5.9	5.6	9.8
Peabody Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2086 Young Ave	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4606	324	19	17.0		18 (5.6%)	280 (86.4%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)	29.6	738^th of 1018 public elementary schools	27.5%		29	737^th of 1020 public elementary schools	27.7%	1	26.2	34.6	20.8				27.5	35.7	38.5	25.0				33.1			33.3	42.3	14.3				30.1					$13,791	$2,462	$10,541
Memphis Learning Academy	Public	PK	1455 Poplar AVE	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	(n/a)	(901) 274-7600	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Rozelle Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	993 Roland	Memphis	38114	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4612	227	21	11.0		0 (0.0%)	221 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	19.2	845^th of 1018 public elementary schools	17.0%		18.4	846^th of 1020 public elementary schools	17.1%	1		12.9	14.3				8.1	32.5	19.4	35.7				29.3			22.5	29.0	14.3				22.2					$18,716	$2,773	$14,695
Snowden Elementary/Middle	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1870 N Parkway	Memphis	38112	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4621	1,272	80	15.9		156 (12.3%)	892 (70.1%)	130 (10.2%)	20 (1.6%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	68 (5.3%)	34.5	681^st of 1018 public elementary schools	33.1%		32.9	698^th of 1020 public elementary schools	31.6%	17	35.9	31.4	35.2	13.0	22.6	10.3	23.4	38.3	39.2	33.1	28.8	30.1	20.1	30.6	58.3	58.3	43.0	32.7	34.1	26.6	44.1	20.7	33.6	31.1	39.8	27.2	32.9	$12,587	$2,357	$9,566
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	2540 Hale AVE	Memphis	38112	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 866-9084	215	14	15.3		9 (4.2%)	53 (24.7%)	146 (67.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	13.7	905^th of 1018 public elementary schools	11.1%		10.4	946^th of 1020 public elementary schools	7.3%	41	5.0	29.4	17.4	17.4	26.9	23.1	20.0	15.0	23.5	30.4	13.0	23.1	15.4	20.0			15.0	23.5	17.4	17.4	23.1	15.4	18.5	13.0	15.4	11.5	13.3	$16,458	$3,997	$12,146
Bruce Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	581 S Bellevue Blvd	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4495	481	33	14.7		9 (1.9%)	402 (83.6%)	54 (11.2%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)	14.8	897^th of 1018 public elementary schools	11.9%		10.6	943^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	7.5%	46	23.5	18.0	14.9				18.7	17.4	29.5	18.4				21.4			23.2	32.8	11.8				21.8					$14,404	$2,879	$10,462
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2605 Sam Cooper Blvd	Memphis	38112	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-7150	501	34	14.7		16 (3.2%)	339 (67.7%)	121 (24.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.6%)	25.3	791^st of 1018 public elementary schools	22.3%		20.4	821^st of 1020 public elementary schools	19.5%	30	31.9	26.1	48.5				35.4	19.4	27.5	22.1				23.0			29.2	27.5	20.6				25.8					$14,521	$2,710	$10,393
Bluebird Learning Center	Public	PK	1098 South Bellevue	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	(n/a)	(901) 947-1473	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Idlewild Elementary

Idlewild Elementary:

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

What do you think?

Rank History for Idlewild Elementary

Rank History for all students at Idlewild Elementary

Rank History for Special Education students at Idlewild Elementary

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idlewild Elementary

Rank History for Female students at Idlewild Elementary

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Idlewild Elementary

Rank History for Male students at Idlewild Elementary

Rank History for African American students at Idlewild Elementary

Rank History for White students at Idlewild Elementary

Enrollment information for Idlewild Elementary

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Idlewild Elementary

Student/Teacher Ratio Idlewild Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures for Idlewild Elementary

Impact of COVID-19 on Idlewild Elementary

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Idlewild Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions about Idlewild Elementary

Rate Idlewild Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Sign up for updates!