Idlewild Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1950 Linden Ave, Memphis, TN

Cooper-Young Neighborhood

Shelby County Schools

598 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Natalie Catchings

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
48%

Reading Proficiency
63%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

63%

Math Proficiency

48%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

326:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.3%

Female

48.7%

Black

44%

White

39.6%

Two or more races

8.8%

Hispanic

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.4%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

11/28/2023

My kid has been here since kindergarten and will definitely be moving soon. The school has gone down the drain since principal Humphrey left. It was a top school in Memphis but it’s not even on the top 10 anymore. All they care about is fundraising. Money money money. Yesterday an armed person was s...

5.0 parent

5/15/2023

We have been at Idlewild since 2017, my first child's kindergarten year, and have found Idlewild to be an outstanding school! Principal Schnacke is a gem and the kids have amazing teachers that care so much. It's a beautiful neighborhood school that values outdoor play, art, music, science, as well...

5.0 parent

8/11/2020

Overall great community! Good parents, good kids, great teachers, supportive environment!

5.0 parent

9/6/2017

This is an excellent school. The teachers care about their students.

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

East High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Compass Community School Midtown Campus

8th to 12th
Charter

B-

Peabody Park & Raymond Skinner Center

Grills
Picnic Area
Trails

Williamson Park

Soccer
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field

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Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis

Tobey Park

Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Football

Orange Mound Park

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Basketball
Picnic Area

Binghampton Park

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Tennessee Shelby County Memphis 38104 Cooper-Young

Idlewild Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Memphis, TN and is served by the Shelby County Schools in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 598 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Idlewild Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $284,876. Discover additional schools in the area, like East High School, Compass Community School Midtown Campus, Midtown Montessori School, and more. Learn more about what Memphis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Idlewild Elementary School.

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