Excellent
#65 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 4% in state
Idlewild Elementary
Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools elementary school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1950 Linden Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
- Math 62% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Idlewild Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 37 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Idlewild Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Memphis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,452
Median home value
$301,100
Median rent
$1,073/mo
College educated
51.9%
Homeownership
39.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace-st Lukes Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Peabody ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| 1st Class MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #6 of 202
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Idlewild Elementary is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idlewild Elementary
Idlewild Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 588 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idlewild Elementary
What grades does Idlewild Elementary serve?
Idlewild Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Idlewild Elementary?
Idlewild Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idlewild Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Idlewild Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Idlewild Elementary rank in TN?
Idlewild Elementary ranks #65 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Idlewild Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Idlewild Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Idlewild Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Idlewild Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Idlewild Elementary a charter school?
No, Idlewild Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Idlewild Elementary a Title I school?
No, Idlewild Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 588
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (901) 416-4566
- Area population (ZIP 38104)
- 22,925
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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