CORNERSTONE PREP - LESTER CAMPUS

Cornerstone Prep - Lester 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 416 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 28 teachers, Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 – Lester Campus is a public charter school located in the Binghampton neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee. Operated by the Frayser Community Schools network, the campus serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. The school is known for its commitment to academic rigor and character development, operating under a philosophy that aims to prepare students for college success by fostering a disciplined, supportive, and high-expectations learning environment.

The school places a significant emphasis on community integration and meeting the holistic needs of its student population. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Cornerstone Prep – Lester focuses on building a strong school culture that promotes leadership and personal responsibility. By maintaining partnerships with local organizations and prioritizing parental involvement, the campus strives to be a stabilizing force in the Binghampton community, dedicated to closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every student has the tools necessary for long-term educational attainment.

For more information, contact Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus at (901) 416-5969 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

320 Carpenter ST
Memphis, TN 38112
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CORNERSTONE PREP - LESTER CAMPUS is a public Title I Charter school in Memphis, TN with about 416 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
416
Teachers:
28.3
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 416 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CORNERSTONE PREP - LESTER CAMPUS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.

Black or African American
93.5%
Hispanic/Latino
4.1%
White
1.2%
Asian
0.7%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.