Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lucy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 301 students
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lucy Elementary serves the northern part of Millington, TN, covering an area of approximately 24.8 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive of the school and an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 5.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lucy Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lucy 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 Lucy Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#1625 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
80%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucy Elementary School's ranking?
Lucy Elementary School is ranked #1625 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lucy Elementary School?
301 students attend Lucy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lucy Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lucy Elementary School offer ?
Lucy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lucy Elementary School part of?
Lucy Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Lucy Elementary is a great school. They have gifted teachers who care about the students. The quality of the academic program is great also. They have talented music, art, and PE teachers, that are a 10 on a scale of 1 - 10! Parent involvement needs work but, they are working on that also!
2 10/10/2025
The office workers seem to be a little unprofessional. They are not equipped to handle certain situations. Much training is needed.
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