Levi Elementary

Summary:

Levi Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 423 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Levi Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of Tennessee elementary schools over the past few years. The school's proficiency rates in TNReady Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 6.7% of Levi Elementary students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39.7% statewide and 20% in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. Levi Elementary's rankings for specific student groups, such as female students, male students, African American students, and low socioeconomic status students, are all in the bottom 20-25% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch, Whitehaven Elementary, and J.P. Freeman Elementary/Middle, generally outperform Levi Elementary in academic metrics, with higher test scores and better statewide rankings. This suggests that the challenges faced by Levi Elementary may be unique to the school or its specific student population, which has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (97.16%) compared to the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

135 W Levi Rd
Memphis, TN 38109-4509

(901) 416-8166

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

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

Students who attend Levi Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Chickasaw Middle
High:	Westwood High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.2%

Two or more races:

1.2%

White:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Levi Elementary ranks worse than 97% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.32. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Levi Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Levi Elementary 987^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Levi Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

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

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Rank History for Levi Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Levi Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	9.92	949^th	997	4.8%
2019	47.77	461^st	985	53.2%
2022	9.90	945^th	1000	5.5%
2023	5.42	1004^th	1020	1.6%
2024	7.32	987^th	1018	3.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Levi Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	17.47	819^th	877	6.6%
2019	62.69	201^st	821	75.5%
2022	17.26	795^th	858	7.3%
2023	10.40	849^th	865	1.8%
2024	14.93	810^th	853	5.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Levi Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	51.11	410^th	926	55.7%
2022	9.48	934^th	975	4.2%
2023	5.59	982^nd	989	0.7%
2024	7.63	963^rd	990	2.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Levi Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	42.71	516^th	916	43.7%
2021	6.19	939^th	941	0.2%
2022	12.16	902^nd	980	8.0%
2023	6.52	969^th	987	1.8%
2024	8.08	963^rd	991	2.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Levi Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	23.95	375^th	450	16.7%
2019	61.95	111^th	404	72.5%
2022	21.86	412^th	483	14.7%
2023	14.48	481^st	500	3.8%
2024	17.93	454^th	498	8.8%

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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

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Enrollment information for Levi Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	0	384	0	0	0	0	384
2015	0	474	0	3	0	1	478
2016	0	528	0	1	0	7	536
2017	0	530	0	2	2	9	543
2018	0	462	0	1	2	10	475
2019	0	456	0	2	0	7	465
2020	0	464	0	2	1	8	475
2021	0	436	0	3	1	7	447
2022	1	407	1	4	1	6	420
2023	3	411	1	3	0	5	423

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 Levi Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	384	20.3	18.9	94.5
2015	478	24.0	19.9	91.4
2016	536	30.0	17.8	97.2
2017	543	26.8	20.2	n/a
2018	475	27.5	17.2	n/a
2019	465	24.0	19.3	n/a
2020	475	26.8	17.7	n/a
2021	447	27.0	16.5	n/a
2022	420	24.0	17.5	n/a
2023	423	31.0	13.6	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 Levi Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	384	20.3	18.9	94.5
2015	478	24.0	19.9	91.4
2016	536	30.0	17.8	97.2
2017	543	26.8	20.2	n/a
2018	475	27.5	17.2	n/a
2019	465	24.0	19.3	n/a
2020	475	26.8	17.7	n/a
2021	447	27.0	16.5	n/a
2022	420	24.0	17.5	n/a
2023	423	31.0	13.6	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 Levi Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$958 (8.2%)	$9,790 (83.4%)	$11,733
2020	$934 (8.3%)	$9,483 (84.2%)	$11,259
2021	$1,481 (12.6%)	$9,538 (81.4%)	$11,714
2022	$2,797 (20.4%)	$9,980 (72.8%)	$13,702
2023	$2,629 (19.6%)	$9,785 (72.8%)	$13,434

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Levi Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 461^st of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 1004^th of 1020 Elementary schools	51.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Levi Elementary)	28.6	5.5	23.1%
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 (Levi Elementary)	9.7	7.3	2.4%
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 English Language Arts (Levi Elementary)	13.7	13.3	0.4%
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 (Levi Elementary)	62.7	8.2	54.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	32.6	16.2	16.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	37.2	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Levi Elementary)	58.2	25.8	32.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	23.1	22.1	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37.7	2.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Levi Elementary)	27.2	7.4	19.8%
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	465	423	9%
African American	456	411	9.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	3
Two or More Races	7	5	28.6%

Schools Near Levi Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (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 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
Levi Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	135 W Levi Rd	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-8166	423	31	13.6		3 (0.7%)	411 (97.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	7.3	987^th of 1018 public elementary schools	3.0%		5.4	1004^th of 1020 public elementary schools	1.6%	17	9.8	7.6					6.7	15.0	10.6	14.7				13.4	16.1	19.7	13.2				16.3					$13,434	$2,629	$9,785
Ford Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3336 Ford Rd	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-8150	562	28	19.9		5 (0.9%)	542 (96.4%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	4.9	1007^th of 1018 public elementary schools	1.1%		4.8	1009^th of 1020 public elementary schools	1.1%	2	8.6	5.6					5.3	11.6		7.2				7.2	17.1	5.6					8.0					$13,045	$2,911	$9,186
Geeter School	Public	PK, KG-8	4649 Horn Lake RD	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-8157	604	44	13.7		3 (0.5%)	570 (94.4%)	9 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.3%)	5.5	1004^th of 1018 public elementary schools	1.4%		4.5	1011^th of 1020 public elementary schools	0.9%	7		19.6		7.9	8.8	8.8	8.4		11.6							10.9		6.2		11.0	5.4	7.0		12.5	7.1	$13,556	$2,570	$9,921
Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	778 Parkrose RD	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 538-9500	578	30	19.5		1 (0.2%)	526 (91.0%)	47 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	12.6	924^th of 1018 public elementary schools	9.2%		7.5	987^th of 1020 public elementary schools	3.2%	63	12.2	11.5	13.8				12.5	9.6	26.2	31.8				22.0	13.7	21.3	20.0				18.1					$13,834	$3,211	$10,308
Westhaven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4585 Hodge Rd.	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-8740	762	38	19.8		2 (0.3%)	731 (95.9%)	15 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.4%)	10.4	950^th of 1018 public elementary schools	6.7%		9.3	962^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	5.7%	12	12.5	19.4	22.9				18.4	10.7	23.3	16.5				16.8	5.9	24.8	11.2				13.9					$13,451	$2,504	$10,081
Double Tree Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4560 Double Tree	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-8144	372	15	25.6		5 (1.3%)	354 (95.2%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	7.2	988^th of 1018 public elementary schools	2.9%		7.8	986^th of 1020 public elementary schools	3.3%	2	15.0		10.2				10.2	20.3	10.4	12.0				14.6	13.3	10.4	8.2				10.8					$13,715	$2,758	$9,896
Whitehaven Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4783 Elvis Presley Blvd	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-7431	460	25	18.4		7 (1.5%)	423 (92.0%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.8%)	19.1	848^th of 1018 public elementary schools	16.7%		20.1	823^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	19.3%	25	22.7	31.7	40.3				31.6	15.2	23.3	11.9				16.6	25.8	13.3	23.9				21.2					$13,125	$2,626	$9,518
J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle	Public, Magnet	K-8	5250 Tulane Rd	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-3156	548	34	16.0		1 (0.2%)	508 (92.7%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.1%)	78	167^th of 1018 public elementary schools	83.6%		84.1	122^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	88.0%	45	66.7	57.6	57.4	48.4	71.8	59.7	60.2	50.0	58.6	41.8	64.6	58.1	40.3	52.5	54.8	64.4	34.5	68.8	75.7	56.9	60.4	56.3	54.1	43.1	51.0	$13,936	$2,487	$10,728
Holmes Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1083 E Holmes Rd	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-6469	713	38	18.7		6 (0.8%)	667 (93.5%)	19 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.5%)	9	967^th of 1018 public elementary schools	5.0%		7.8	985^th of 1020 public elementary schools	3.4%	18	17.1						5.5	20.5	17.0	9.4				15.5	20.7	18.8	9.4				16.2					$13,541	$2,846	$9,790
Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch	Public, Charter	K-5	3750 Millbranch RD	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 538-9500	551	36	15.5		7 (1.3%)	462 (83.8%)	76 (13.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	44.7	547^th of 1018 public elementary schools	46.3%		26.3	770^th of 1020 public elementary schools	24.5%	223	39.7	25.0	23.0				28.3	48.4	35.5	32.2				37.8	63.5	36.8	47.1				48.2					$12,934	$3,616	$9,003

Frequently Asked Questions about Levi Elementary

What schools do graduates of Levi Elementary attend?

Students who attend Levi Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chickasaw Middle
High : Westwood High

What is the racial makeup of Levi Elementary?

Students at Levi Elementary are 97% African American, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Levi Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 423 students attended Levi Elementary.

What district is Levi Elementary in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Is Levi Elementary a good school?

Levi Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.0% of Tennessee elementary schools.

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