Idlewild Elementary

1950 Linden Ave
Memphis, TN 38104

schools.scsk12.org/idlewild-es

579 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Idlewild Elementary School, located in the historic Midtown area of Memphis, Tennessee, is a prominent public school within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. Known for its distinct architectural character and community-focused atmosphere, the school serves a diverse population of students in a neighborhood setting that values both academic development and the arts. It has historically maintained a reputation for being an engaged, neighborhood-centric institution that draws families who prioritize close-knit school environments.

The school is recognized for its commitment to a well-rounded education, often incorporating programs that bridge traditional academics with enrichment opportunities. As part of the larger Memphis school system, Idlewild emphasizes meeting state curriculum standards while fostering a supportive culture for its students. By leveraging its location near the heart of Memphis, the school often benefits from strong parental involvement and active community partnerships, which help support its mission to provide a stable and nurturing learning environment for its elementary-aged population.

579

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Idlewild Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	35
Black	255
Asian	8
Two or More	51
American Indian	1

Black
255 (44.0 %)
White
229 (39.6 %)
Two or More
51 (8.8 %)
Hispanic
35 (6.0 %)
Asian
8 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)416-4566
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/idlewild-es
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 103

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Idlewild Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Idlewild Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	282	48.7%
Male	297	51.3%

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