Power Center Academy Elementary School

www.gestaltcs.org/power-center-elementary/

Charter School 720 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Power Center Academy Elementary School, located on Winchester Road in Memphis, is a part of the Gestalt Community Schools network. The school operates with a mission rooted in preparing scholars for college success and personal achievement by fostering a rigorous academic environment. As a public charter school, it emphasizes the importance of community involvement, aiming to serve as a hub for families by integrating high-quality academics with a strong focus on character development and student leadership.

The school’s pedagogical approach often centers on the "Gestalt" model, which prioritizes small group instruction, a culture of high expectations, and data-driven teaching methods. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, Power Center Academy seeks to bridge the achievement gap for students in the Memphis area. Through its structured learning environment, the school strives to ensure that every student is equipped with the necessary skills to navigate higher education and contribute meaningfully to their community.

720

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Power Center Academy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	214
Black	498
Two or More	2

Black
498 (69.2 %)
Hispanic
214 (29.7 %)
White
6 (0.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)

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)310-2999
Website:	http://www.gestaltcs.org/power-center-elementary/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
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 117

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Power Center Academy Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	120
Grade 2	120
Grade 3	124
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Power Center Academy Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	401	55.7%
Male	319	44.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)