Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie

www.memphisscholars.org

Charter School 309 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie is a public charter school located in the historic Klondike neighborhood of North Memphis. Part of the Memphis Scholars network, the school focuses on providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in the surrounding community. Their educational model emphasizes high academic standards, structured classroom environments, and the cultivation of strong character development to ensure students are prepared for success in middle school, high school, and beyond.

The school is deeply committed to the belief that demographics do not determine destiny, aiming to close the achievement gap through intensive instruction and a focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics. By fostering a culture of high expectations and community engagement, Caldwell-Guthrie strives to serve as a cornerstone of educational opportunity in Memphis. The school environment is designed to be supportive and goal-oriented, encouraging students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens who are ready to excel in a competitive global landscape.

309

Total Students

14.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Black	306
Two or More	1

Black
306 (99.0 %)
White
2 (0.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

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)236-0105
Website:	http://www.memphisscholars.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
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 1

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	162	52.4%
Male	147	47.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)