Journey East Academy

Charter School 347 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Aspire East Academy, located on Winchester Road in Memphis, is a public charter school that operates under the Aspire Public Schools network. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality, college-preparatory education to students in the local community. By emphasizing rigorous academics, a supportive school culture, and the development of strong character, Aspire East Academy aims to prepare its students not only for success in the classroom but also for long-term achievement in higher education and their future professional careers.

The school is known for its focus on personalized learning and its commitment to fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, and students. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging critical thinking, Aspire East Academy strives to close the achievement gap and ensure that all students have equitable access to resources and opportunities. Through a structured, community-centered environment, the school works to empower its students to become leaders and active, engaged citizens within the Memphis area.

347

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Journey East Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	62
Black	279
Asian	1

Black
279 (80.4 %)
Hispanic
62 (17.9 %)
White
5 (1.4 %)
Asian
1 (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)567-7086
Website:	http://myjourneycs.org/east-academy/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
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 57

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Journey East Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Journey East Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	178	51.3%
Male	169	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)