LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

Leadership Preparatory Charter 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 197 students offering grade levels from 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 9 teachers, Leadership Preparatory Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Leadership Preparatory Charter School (Lead Prep), located on Elliston Road in Memphis, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. As part of the broader education landscape in Memphis, the school is dedicated to closing the achievement gap by providing a rigorous academic environment. Their educational model focuses on high expectations, character development, and a structured classroom setting designed to prepare students for success in competitive high schools and, ultimately, college.

The school emphasizes a strong school culture rooted in core values, such as integrity, grit, and community responsibility. By offering an extended school day and year, Lead Prep aims to provide its students—many of whom are from historically underserved communities—with the additional instructional time and support necessary to reach grade-level proficiency and beyond. Through a combination of data-driven instruction and a supportive school community, Leadership Preparatory strives to equip its scholars with the academic skills and personal discipline required to excel in their future educational and career pursuits.

For more information, contact Leadership Preparatory Charter School at (901) 512-4495 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.