Alcy Elementary

Summary:

Alcy Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 661 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.

Alcy Elementary's student population is predominantly African American (around 88-89%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (around 7-10%) and White (around 2%) students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 5-10% of Tennessee elementary schools in recent years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Alcy Elementary's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages, with only 7.4% of students proficient or better in Mathematics in 2023-2024, compared to 20% for the district and 39.7% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of Tennessee elementary schools.

The nearby schools in the same district, such as Dunbar Elementary, Circles of Success Learning Academy, and Bethel Grove Elementary, also perform poorly on academic measures, with proficiency rates well below state and district averages. However, some charter schools in the area, like Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch and Southern Avenue Charter School of Academic Excellence, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance compared to Alcy Elementary and the other nearby traditional public schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1750 E Alcy Rd
Memphis, TN 38114-5809

(901) 416-3674

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,943

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 732

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.1%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

1.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alcy Elementary ranks worse than 97.7% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 111^th among 121 ranked elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.62. (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 (89.1%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alcy Elementary is 16.3. 75 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alcy Elementary is $13,943. 73 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alcy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcy Elementary 995^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Alcy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Alcy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alcy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	7.21	963^rd	983	2.0%
2022	14.52	887^th	1000	11.3%
2023	8.72	973^rd	1020	4.6%
2024	6.62	995^th	1018	2.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alcy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	14.55	783^rd	823	4.9%
2022	25.45	696^th	858	18.9%
2023	19.44	768^th	865	11.2%
2024	16.50	794^th	853	6.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Alcy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	9.10	901^st	945	4.7%
2022	11.22	904^th	975	7.3%
2023	10.48	934^th	989	5.6%
2024	5.87	978^th	990	1.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Alcy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	7.83	926^th	941	1.6%
2022	20.33	802^nd	980	18.2%
2023	10.43	932^nd	987	5.6%
2024	10.21	943^rd	991	4.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Alcy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	15.84	398^th	411	3.2%
2022	30.31	324^th	483	32.9%
2023	19.09	437^th	500	12.6%
2024	16.10	467^th	498	6.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alcy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	22.75	279^th	324	13.9%
2022	32.10	256^th	363	29.5%
2023	42.05	213^th	387	45.0%
2024	15.23	394^th	415	5.1%

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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 Alcy Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	14	519	62	5	600
2022	12	533	49	3	597
2023	12	587	50	12	661
2024	6	652	64	10	732

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 Alcy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	600	50.3	11.9	n/a
2022	597	36.5	16.3	n/a
2023	661	45.0	14.6	n/a
2024	732	44.6	16.3	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 Alcy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	600	50.3	11.9	n/a
2022	597	36.5	16.3	n/a
2023	661	45.0	14.6	n/a
2024	732	44.6	16.3	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 Alcy Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,677 (13.4%)	$10,108 (80.7%)	$12,518
2022	$2,809 (19.1%)	$10,872 (74.1%)	$14,676
2023	$2,690 (19.3%)	$10,262 (73.6%)	$13,943

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Schools Near Alcy 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
Alcy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1750 E Alcy Rd	Memphis	38114	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-3674	732	45	16.3		6 (0.8%)	652 (89.1%)	64 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	6.6	995^th of 1018 public elementary schools	2.3%		8.7	973^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	4.6%	22	5.5	5.0	13.6				7.4	9.2	14.0	23.8				14.5	10.9	7.1	16.0				11.0					$13,943	$2,690	$10,262
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2230 Corry RD	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 881-7970	387	29	13.3		1 (0.3%)	368 (95.1%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	10.4	951^st of 1018 public elementary schools	6.6%		7.2	989^th of 1020 public elementary schools	3.0%	38		21.1	5.9			5.8	6.6		17.9	5.6	6.1	6.3		7.1		29.7	9.8	13.6	23.3	7.2	15.8	28.4	17.1	6.0	17.9	$21,211	$5,610	$15,285
Memphis College Preparatory	Public, Charter	K-5	1500 Dunn AVE	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 620-6475	239	14	17.7		1 (0.4%)	226 (94.6%)	8 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	7.9	982^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	3.5%		7.2	990^th of 1020 public elementary schools	2.9%	8	9.5	28.1	9.3				14.5	9.8	9.4	11.6				10.3		15.6					7.8					$22,886	$8,949	$13,621
Southern Avenue Charter School Of Academic Excellence Creati	Public, Charter	K-5	2221 Democrat RD	Memphis	38132	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 743-7335	330	25	13.4		4 (1.2%)	306 (92.7%)	15 (4.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	16.5	874^th of 1018 public elementary schools	14.1%		38.5	630^th of 1020 public elementary schools	38.2%	244	25.0	10.0	17.8				17.5	27.1	22.0	22.2				23.8	29.2	24.0	20.5				24.6					$22,994	$6,099	$16,580
Bethel Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2459 Arlington Ave	Memphis	38114	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-5012	299	20	14.9		4 (1.3%)	278 (93.0%)	11 (3.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	10.5	946^th of 1018 public elementary schools	7.1%		10.5	944^th of 1020 public elementary schools	7.5%	2		16.7	12.1				8.7	14.6	34.5	21.2				22.3	7.3	13.8	9.1				9.7					$15,175	$2,969	$11,155
Winchester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3587 Boeingshire Dr	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-3152	413	25	16.3		6 (1.5%)	366 (88.6%)	26 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	8.7	974^th of 1018 public elementary schools	4.3%		6.4	995^th of 1020 public elementary schools	2.5%	21	7.0	6.0	14.0				8.9	20.4	15.7	6.0				14.2	21.1	21.6	18.0				20.3					$13,339	$2,554	$9,748
Hamilton School	Public	PK, KG-8	1478 Wilson ST	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7832	654	37	17.7		3 (0.5%)	586 (89.6%)	52 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	4.5	1011^th of 1018 public elementary schools	0.7%		4.2	1015^th of 1020 public elementary schools	0.5%	4			6.1			9.4	5.3	12.5	8.7		10.1		5.8	6.8	7.1			7.4		8.1	6.1		6.7	8.1	6.1	$12,639	$2,640	$9,194
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	2718 Lamar AVE	Memphis	38114	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 743-6700	188	17	11.0		4 (2.1%)	121 (64.4%)	62 (33.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	14.9	895^th of 1018 public elementary schools	12.1%		9.8	956^th of 1020 public elementary schools	6.3%	61		16.7		19.0	25.0	47.4	17.6	8.7	21.1	41.7	14.3	20.0	5.3	19.0	17.4	5.3		14.3	20.0	26.3	14.3	9.5	20.0	15.8	15.0	$17,368	$4,648	$12,404
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	515	41	12.6		5 (1.0%)	428 (83.1%)	76 (14.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	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
Nat Burning Orange Mound Day Nursery Learning Inc.	Public	PK	2415 Saratoga	Memphis	38114	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	(n/a)	(901) 324-6520	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Alcy Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Alcy Elementary?

Students at Alcy Elementary are 89% African American, 9% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Alcy Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 732 students attended Alcy Elementary.

What district is Alcy Elementary in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Is Alcy Elementary a good school?

Alcy Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.3% of Tennessee elementary schools.

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