Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS

schools.scsk12.org/idabwells-k8

126 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ida B. Wells Academy is a public school located in the LeMoyne-Owen College area of Memphis, Tennessee, serving students from elementary through middle school grades. As part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, the academy is named in honor of the renowned civil rights activist and journalist Ida B. Wells, reflecting a school culture that often emphasizes leadership, civic engagement, and academic excellence within the local community.

The school is situated in a historically significant neighborhood, providing a centralized learning environment for families in the 38126 area. While it functions as a comprehensive neighborhood school, it benefits from the broader support and curriculum frameworks established by the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system. Parents and prospective students can find detailed information regarding academic programs, school calendars, and registration requirements by visiting the official district website at the link provided.

126

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

7.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	4
Black	117
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
117 (92.9 %)
Hispanic
4 (3.2 %)
Two or More
4 (3.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-3210
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/idabwells-k8
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 13

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	5
Grade 1	11
Grade 2	11
Grade 3	12
Grade 4	12
Grade 5	13
Grade 6	28
Grade 7	21
Grade 8	13

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	71	56.3%
Male	55	43.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)