LUCY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lucy Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Millington, TN with about 415 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Lucy Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lucy Elementary School, located at 6269 Amherst Road in Millington, Tennessee, operates as part of the Shelby County Schools (SCS) district. The school serves the local community by providing foundational K-5 education, focusing on academic growth and student development. As a public institution within the larger SCS network, it adheres to the district’s broader curriculum standards and educational goals, aiming to prepare elementary-age children for success in their middle school years.

The school’s presence in Millington highlights its role as a key community hub for families in the area. By utilizing the resources and support structures of the Shelby County Schools system, Lucy Elementary emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official Shelby County Schools website at http://www.scsk12.org.

For more information, contact Lucy Elementary at (901) 873-8175 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6269 Amherst RD
Millington, TN 38053
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LUCY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Millington, TN with about 415 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
415
Teachers:
28.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 415 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LUCY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.

Black or African American
76.6%
White
11.8%
Hispanic/Latino
8.2%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
0.5%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.