KIPP MEMPHIS PREPARATORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KIPP Memphis Preparatory Elementary is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Achievement School District school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 331 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 11 teachers, KIPP Memphis Preparatory Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. 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.
KIPP Memphis Preparatory Elementary, located in the 38106 area of Memphis, is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school. As part of the broader KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, the school focuses on providing a rigorous academic foundation designed to prepare students for success in middle school, high school, and eventually college. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, high expectations for student achievement, and the cultivation of strong character traits to ensure students are well-rounded both academically and socially.
Beyond traditional core subjects, KIPP Memphis Preparatory Elementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive school culture that partners closely with families and the surrounding community. By leveraging the national KIPP framework, the school aims to close the opportunity gap for its students, providing them with the tools and resources necessary to navigate future educational challenges. With its emphasis on long-term goal setting and consistent academic growth, the school serves as a key pillar for families in the Memphis area seeking an intensive, college-preparatory approach to elementary education.
For more information, contact KIPP Memphis Preparatory Elementary at (901) 577-3330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 577-3330
http://www.kippmemphis.org
KIPP MEMPHIS PREPARATORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Memphis, TN with about 331 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Achievement School District
- Total Students:
- 331
- Teachers:
- 11.1
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 331 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP MEMPHIS PREPARATORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 91.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.