Idlewild Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Memphis, Tennessee 38104 · Memphis-Shelby County Schools
#123 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#15671 of 50,301 nationally
About Idlewild Elementary
Idlewild Elementary is a public elementary located in Memphis, in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 593 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 123rd of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (75th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 593.
There are 207 schools in Memphis; Idlewild Elementary ranks 5th of 155 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Idlewild Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Idlewild Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Compass Community School Midtown Campus
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373 students · 763 m away
Peabody Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
310 students · 1.6 km away
Maxine Smith STEAM Academy
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students · 1.6 km away
Middle College High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
304 students · 1.6 km away
Memphis Learning Academy
Memphis · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 1.7 km away
Exceptional Children Special Placements
Memphis · Public other · Grades PK–12
551 students · 2.0 km away
Rozelle Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
222 students · 2.0 km away
Central High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,331 students · 2.1 km away
Snowden Elementary/Middle
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,384 students · 2.2 km away
Bellevue Middle
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
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595 students
Howard Elementary
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591 students
Edmondson Elementary
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Robert R. Church Elementary
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596 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Idlewild Elementary a good school?
Idlewild Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 63.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #123 of 913 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Idlewild Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Idlewild Elementary ranks #123 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #15671 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Idlewild Elementary?
Idlewild Elementary had 593 students in 2025.
Is Idlewild Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Idlewild Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Idlewild Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Idlewild Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.