ASPIRE COLEMAN

Aspire Coleman is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Achievement School District school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 570 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Aspire Coleman has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Aspire Coleman is a public charter school located in the Raleigh neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, operating under the Aspire Public Schools network. Serving students in the local community, the school is built on the network’s mission of preparing scholars for success in college and beyond. It utilizes a rigorous academic framework that emphasizes high expectations, personalized learning, and a supportive school culture designed to help students overcome educational barriers and achieve proficiency in core subjects.

Beyond academics, Aspire Coleman places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. The school strives to create a safe, inclusive environment that encourages students to become active participants in their own education. By leveraging the resources and pedagogical strategies of the broader Aspire network—which focuses on data-driven instruction and teacher development—the school aims to bridge the achievement gap for students in the Memphis area while fostering long-term academic and social-emotional growth.

For more information, contact Aspire Coleman at (901) 567-7068 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.