CIRCLES OF SUCCESS LEARNING ACADEMY
Circles Of Success Learning Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 229 students offering grade levels from 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, Circles Of Success Learning Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Circles Of Success Learning Academy, located in the Soulsville neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, is a specialized educational institution focused on providing a supportive and structured environment for students who may have struggled in traditional school settings. The academy emphasizes a holistic approach to education, combining rigorous academic instruction with character development and life-skills training. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a personalized curriculum, the school aims to meet the unique emotional and educational needs of its students, fostering a sense of community and academic confidence.
The school is deeply rooted in its commitment to "breaking the cycle" of academic underperformance, often serving students who are at risk of dropping out or who require alternative pathways to graduation. Beyond core subjects, Circles of Success prioritizes mentorship and social-emotional learning, encouraging students to take ownership of their futures and develop leadership skills. Through its mission-driven model, the academy strives to bridge the achievement gap in the Memphis community, preparing its scholars to transition successfully into higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.
For more information, contact Circles Of Success Learning Academy at (901) 322-7978 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 322-7978
http://circlesofsuccess.org
CIRCLES OF SUCCESS LEARNING ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Memphis, TN with about 229 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Memphis-Shelby County Schools
- Total Students:
- 229
- Teachers:
- 13
- 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 229 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CIRCLES OF SUCCESS LEARNING ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Female
- 54.6%
- Male
- 45.4%
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.