Macon Elementary School serves 300 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
300 students
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 1991–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 1991–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
2%
Showing 1992–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
16%
Black
39%
20%
Showing 1993–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
57%
Showing 1993–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1993–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
88%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Macon Elementary School?
300 students attend Macon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Macon Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Macon Elementary School?
Macon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Macon Elementary School offer ?
Macon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Macon Elementary School part of?
Macon Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
Recent Articles
Does Your Public School Have Enough Nurses?
Learn whether your public school has enough nurses, how staffing affects student safety, chronic illness management, emergency care, and what parents should ask about available school health services today.
When Your Child Falls Behind Without Special Education
Learn what happens when your child falls behind academically but doesn't qualify for special education, including available school interventions, parent rights, tutoring options, and practical strategies for securing support.
When Your Child Finishes Classwork Faster Than Others
Discover why some children finish classwork faster than classmates, how teachers manage early finishers, and what parents can do to ensure meaningful learning, appropriate challenges, and continued academic growth.
