FREEDOM PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Elementary School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Achievement School District school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 590 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 22 teachers, Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Elementary School, located at 778 Parkrose in Memphis, Tennessee, is part of a high-performing charter network dedicated to providing a rigorous college-preparatory education to students in underserved communities. The school operates with a focused mission to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, gains the academic foundation and character development necessary to succeed in college and beyond. By maintaining a structured environment and emphasizing high expectations, the school aims to close the opportunity gap and prepare its young scholars for long-term academic success.

The campus in the 38109 area serves as a foundational pillar for the broader Freedom Prep network, which is known for its emphasis on small class sizes, data-driven instruction, and a strong culture of personal responsibility. The school integrates core academics with character-building initiatives, fostering a community where students are encouraged to demonstrate persistence, integrity, and intellectual curiosity. Through its commitment to excellence and community involvement, Freedom Prep Elementary strives to empower its students to become leaders who can effect positive change within their neighborhoods and the city of Memphis.

For more information, contact Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Elementary School at (901) 259-5959 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

778 Parkrose
Memphis, TN 38109
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FREEDOM PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Memphis, TN with about 590 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
590
Teachers:
22.4
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 590 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FREEDOM PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.8%
Two or more races
0.8%
White
0.2%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.