MEMPHIS BUSINESS ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Memphis Business Academy Elementary School 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 409 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 24 teachers, Memphis Business Academy Elementary School 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.

Memphis Business Academy (MBA) Elementary School, located on Berclair Road, is a prominent public charter school serving the Memphis, Tennessee, community. As part of the wider Memphis Business Academy network, the school operates with a focused mission to provide a rigorous academic foundation while fostering the character development necessary for students to succeed in higher education and the professional world. The institution emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that foundational literacy and numeracy skills are prioritized alongside critical thinking.

Beyond its core curriculum, MBA Elementary is committed to integrating "business-minded" principles into its educational approach, aiming to instill professional habits and personal responsibility in its young learners. By maintaining strong ties to the local community and adhering to the charter network’s overarching philosophy of high expectations, the school strives to bridge educational equity gaps. Their model encourages active engagement between educators, students, and families, creating a supportive ecosystem that prepares elementary-aged children for the transition to middle school and long-term academic excellence.

For more information, contact Memphis Business Academy Elementary School at (901) 591-7267 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.