Idlewild Elementary School

Idlewild Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1950 Linden Ave, Memphis, TN

Cooper-Young Neighborhood

Shelby County Schools

593 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Natalie Catchings

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
62%

Reading Proficiency
71%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

71%

Math Proficiency

62%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 36	Full Time Teachers 36
Teachers in First or Second Year 5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

326:1

Student Diversity

Female 52.4%	Male 47.6%
White 42.7%	Black 38.8%
Two or more races 8.6%	Hispanic 5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander 4.2%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

6/23/2026

I was a student at this school and I absolutely adored it.

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!

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Median Lot Size

6,969 Sq Ft

% Renters

45%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

58.2%

Median Age

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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-

Memphis Academy of Science Engineering Middle/High School

6th to 12th
Charter

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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 593 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Idlewild Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $286,184. Discover additional schools in the area, like East High School, Compass Community School Midtown Campus, Memphis Academy of Science Engineering Middle/High 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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