CORNERSTONE PREP DENVER CAMPUS

Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Achievement School District school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 604 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 31 teachers, Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee. Operating as part of the Gestalt Community Schools network, the school is dedicated to closing the achievement gap by providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in underserved communities. Their academic model emphasizes high expectations, structured classroom environments, and a strong focus on literacy and mathematics to ensure students are prepared for success in higher education and beyond.

Beyond core academics, the school is deeply committed to the concept of "community-centric" education. By integrating social-emotional learning and community engagement into their daily curriculum, Cornerstone Prep aims to develop not only scholars but also responsible, civically engaged citizens. The Denver Campus leverages the resources of the Gestalt network to provide a supportive culture, aiming to partner with families to create a stable, transformative educational experience for students in North Memphis.

For more information, contact Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus at (901) 416-3936 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1940 Frayser BLVD
Memphis, TN 38127
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CORNERSTONE PREP DENVER CAMPUS is a public Title I Charter school in Memphis, TN with about 604 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
604
Teachers:
31.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 604 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CORNERSTONE PREP DENVER CAMPUS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.4%
White
1.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Two or more races
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
44.4%
Male
55.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.