Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Levi Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Levi Elementary serves the southwest part of Memphis, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Levi Elementary School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Leveraging Educational Value with Integrity
School Rankings
Levi Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Levi Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1606 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
96%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Levi Elementary School's ranking?
Levi Elementary School is ranked #1606 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Levi Elementary School often compared to?
Levi Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holmes Road Elementary School, Westhaven Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Levi Elementary School?
454 students attend Levi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Levi Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Levi Elementary School offer ?
Levi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Levi Elementary School part of?
Levi Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Levi Elementary School located?
Levi Elementary School is located in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 17 other public schools located in Whitehaven.
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