Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lucie E. Campbell 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 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lucie E. Campbell Elementary serves the northwest part of Memphis, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 1.1 miles and the furthest edge located 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lucie E. Campbell Elementary School's student population of 600 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lucie E. Campbell 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 Lucie E. Campbell Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#1604 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucie E. Campbell Elementary School's ranking?
Lucie E. Campbell Elementary School is ranked #1604 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lucie E. Campbell Elementary School often compared to?
Lucie E. Campbell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grandview Heights Middle School, Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lucie E. Campbell Elementary School?
600 students attend Lucie E. Campbell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lucie E. Campbell Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lucie E. Campbell Elementary School offer ?
Lucie E. Campbell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lucie E. Campbell Elementary School part of?
Lucie E. Campbell Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Lucie E. Campbell Elementary School located?
Lucie E. Campbell Elementary School is located in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 21 other public schools located in Frayser.
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