AURORA COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

Aurora Collegiate 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 337 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 18 teachers, Aurora Collegiate Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Aurora Collegiate Academy is a public charter school located in the East Memphis area, serving students in grades K–8. The school operates with a focused mission to prepare students for academic success in high school, college, and beyond. By maintaining a structured, high-expectations environment, the academy emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while striving to close the achievement gap for students in the Memphis community.

The school’s pedagogical approach often centers on small class sizes and a rigorous curriculum designed to cultivate both academic mastery and strong character development. As a tuition-free public school, Aurora Collegiate Academy prioritizes accessibility and community engagement, working closely with families to ensure students remain on a trajectory toward higher education. Its culture is defined by a commitment to intensive instruction and the belief that every student, regardless of background, can achieve excellence through consistent effort and high standards.

For more information, contact Aurora Collegiate Academy at (901) 249-4615 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.