Lucy Elementary

Summary:

Lucy Elementary is a struggling elementary school in Millington, Tennessee that serves grades PK-5 and has a student population of 328, predominantly African American. The school is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lucy Elementary consistently ranks near the bottom of Tennessee elementary schools, with academic performance significantly below state and district averages. In 2023-2024, only 9.3% of Lucy Elementary students were proficient or better in math, compared to 20% for the Memphis-Shelby County district and 39.7% statewide. The school struggles to effectively serve its student subgroups, with rankings for female, male, African American, special education, and economically disadvantaged students all in the bottom 10-20% of Tennessee elementary schools. While Lucy Elementary's per-student spending is higher than the state average, it is lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Bartlett Elementary School and Rivercrest Elementary.

Despite the challenges, Lucy Elementary's performance has remained consistently poor over the past several years, with little to no improvement in its state rankings or academic proficiency rates. The nearby schools, even those in the same Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, significantly outperform Lucy Elementary on academic measures. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to this poor performance, such as resource allocation, instructional practices, and support for high-need student populations, will be crucial for improving outcomes for the students at Lucy Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6269 Amherst RD
       Millington, TN  38053


(901) 416-2610

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
973rd of 1,008 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,086 Help


Students who attend Lucy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Woodstock Middle School
High:    Bolton High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  328

Racial breakdown:

African American:
79.9%
White:
8.8%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lucy Elementary ranks worse than 96.5% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 103rd among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.92. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (79.9%), White (8.8%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lucy Elementary is 13, which is the 27th best among 119 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lucy Elementary is $15,086, which is the 46th highest among 119 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lucy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lucy Elementary 973rd of 1008 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Lucy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 134th of 139 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lucy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lucy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.29 914th 997 8.3%
2019 11.55 924th 985 6.2%
2021 4.70 983rd 983 0.0%
2022 7.59 980th 1000 2.0%
2023 8.05 982nd 1020 3.7%
2024 7.92 973rd 1008 3.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lucy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.83 312th 395 21.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lucy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.75 747th 877 14.8%
2019 16.64 767th 821 6.6%
2022 15.01 811th 858 5.5%
2023 11.64 838th 865 3.1%
2024 14.31 808th 847 4.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Lucy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.14 878th 926 5.2%
2021 7.18 933rd 945 1.3%
2022 8.22 945th 975 3.1%
2023 11.42 915th 989 7.5%
2024 9.78 927th 981 5.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Lucy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.00 866th 916 5.5%
2022 9.63 941st 980 4.0%
2023 7.37 962nd 987 2.5%
2024 8.94 946th 982 3.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Lucy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.72 363rd 450 19.3%
2019 20.33 353rd 404 12.6%
2022 19.09 443rd 483 8.3%
2023 19.90 429th 500 14.2%
2024 17.39 454th 494 8.1%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lucy Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 198 380 9 118 4 1 28 0 738
2015 87 364 4 62 3 1 18 0 539
2016 63 337 0 64 4 0 19 0 487
2017 51 307 0 40 2 0 17 0 417
2018 49 318 2 34 0 0 12 0 415
2019 43 311 2 34 0 0 14 0 404
2020 40 290 3 36 0 1 14 0 384
2021 33 276 1 39 0 1 16 0 366
2022 31 241 0 29 0 0 13 0 314
2023 29 262 0 26 2 0 9 0 328

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lucy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 738 43.8 16.8 82
2015 539 36.0 14.9 82.9
2016 487 32.0 15.2 89.7
2017 417 29.0 14.3 n/a
2018 415 28.6 14.5 n/a
2019 404 26.7 15.1 n/a
2020 384 23.7 16.2 n/a
2021 366 20.0 18.2 n/a
2022 314 22.0 14.2 n/a
2023 328 25.1 13.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lucy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 738 43.8 16.8 82
2015 539 36.0 14.9 82.9
2016 487 32.0 15.2 89.7
2017 417 29.0 14.3 n/a
2018 415 28.6 14.5 n/a
2019 404 26.7 15.1 n/a
2020 384 23.7 16.2 n/a
2021 366 20.0 18.2 n/a
2022 314 22.0 14.2 n/a
2023 328 25.1 13.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lucy Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $968 (7.6%) $10,699 (83.8%) $12,767
2020 $846 (7.0%) $10,198 (84.6%) $12,053
2021 $1,792 (14.3%) $9,880 (79.0%) $12,507
2022 $2,707 (18.3%) $11,013 (74.5%) $14,776
2023 $2,854 (18.9%) $11,032 (73.1%) $15,086

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lucy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 924th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 982nd of 1020 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lucy Elementary)17.511.5
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)33.323.1
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lucy Elementary)10.511.1
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)22.824
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lucy Elementary)30.217.9
 12.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)34.723
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lucy Elementary)12.715.4
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)24.227.2
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lucy Elementary)6.810
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)23.119.5
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Lucy Elementary)22.39.2
 13.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)27.217
 10.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lucy Elementary)9.811.9
 2.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)20.620.7
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students404328
 18.8%
African American311262
 15.8%
American Indian02
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic3426
 23.5%
Pacific Islander00
White4329
 32.6%
Two or More Races149
 35.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lucy Elementary

Students at Lucy Elementary are 80% African American, 9% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 328 students attended Lucy Elementary.

Students who attend Lucy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodstock Middle School
High : Bolton High

Lucy Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.5% of Tennessee elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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