STAR ACADEMY

Star 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 244 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 17 teachers, Star Academy 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.

Star Academy is a public charter school located in the Binghampton neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee. Operating under the Shelby County Schools district, the school focuses on providing a structured, college-preparatory education to students in grades K–8. Their mission centers on academic excellence, personal character development, and equipping students with the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond.

The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum combined with a supportive school culture designed to meet the unique needs of its student population. By integrating core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities and a strong focus on community involvement, Star Academy aims to bridge educational gaps and foster a sense of civic responsibility among its students. Their approach highlights the importance of individualized attention and a consistent learning environment to ensure all students are prepared for the transition to high school and future success.

For more information, contact Star Academy at (901) 387-5050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3240 James RD
Memphis, TN 38108
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STAR ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Memphis, TN with about 244 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
244
Teachers:
17.7
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
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 244 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending STAR ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.3%
Hispanic/Latino
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.4%

Female
42.6%
Male
57.4%

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.