Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus

Charter School 401 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cornerstone Prep – Lester Campus is a public charter school located in the Binghampton neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee. Operated by the Frayser Community Schools network, the campus serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. The school is known for its commitment to academic rigor and character development, operating under a philosophy that aims to prepare students for college success by fostering a disciplined, supportive, and high-expectations learning environment.

The school places a significant emphasis on community integration and meeting the holistic needs of its student population. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Cornerstone Prep – Lester focuses on building a strong school culture that promotes leadership and personal responsibility. By maintaining partnerships with local organizations and prioritizing parental involvement, the campus strives to be a stabilizing force in the Binghampton community, dedicated to closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every student has the tools necessary for long-term educational attainment.

401

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

27.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	2
Black	390
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Black
390 (97.3 %)
White
7 (1.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Achievement School District
Phone:	(901)416-3640
Website:	http://capstoneeducationgroup.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	196	48.9%
Male	205	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)