MEMPHIS SCHOLARS FLORIDA KANSAS

Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Achievement School District school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 278 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 13 teachers, Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas 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.

Memphis Scholars Florida-Kansas is a public charter school located in the South Memphis community. Operating under the Scholar Academies network, the school is dedicated to closing the achievement gap by providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in underserved neighborhoods. Their educational model emphasizes high academic standards, structured classroom environments, and the cultivation of strong character development to ensure that every student is equipped for success in high school, college, and beyond.

The school places a significant focus on community partnership and personalized instruction, aiming to create a supportive culture where students feel empowered to take ownership of their learning. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics alongside a holistic approach to student well-being, Memphis Scholars Florida-Kansas seeks to provide families in the 38106 area with a high-quality educational alternative that emphasizes long-term academic excellence and personal growth.

For more information, contact Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas at (901) 337-9875 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

90 West Olive ST
Memphis, TN 38106
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MEMPHIS SCHOLARS FLORIDA KANSAS is a public Title I Charter school in Memphis, TN with about 278 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
278
Teachers:
13.9
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 278 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MEMPHIS SCHOLARS FLORIDA KANSAS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
44.2%
Male
55.8%

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.