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 66% 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
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
39%
21%
White
34%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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, 34% of students are White, 17% 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.
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