Memphis College Preparatory

Charter School 256 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Memphis College Preparatory (often referred to as Memphis College Prep) is a public charter school located in the LeMoyne-Owen College area of South Memphis. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is built on the mission of closing the achievement gap by providing a rigorous, college-focused academic environment. Its educational model emphasizes high expectations, structured classroom routines, and a strong culture of accountability designed to prepare young scholars for success in middle school, high school, and eventually, four-year colleges.

The school is known for its extended school day and year, which allows for more instructional time in core subjects like literacy and mathematics. By fostering a close-knit school community and prioritizing character development alongside academic achievement, Memphis College Prep aims to provide its students—many of whom come from historically underserved communities—with the tools and habits necessary to excel. The school remains deeply integrated into the Memphis community, striving to ensure that every student has an equitable path to higher education and professional success.

256

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memphis College Preparatory
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	9
Black	244
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
244 (95.3 %)
Hispanic
9 (3.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)620-6475
Website:	http://memphiscollegeprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Memphis College Preparatory
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Memphis College Preparatory
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	123	48%
Male	133	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)