Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch

www.freedomprep.org

Charter School 551 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Freedom Preparatory Academy (FPA) Elementary School, located on Millbranch Road in Memphis, is a prominent charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous college-preparatory education to students in the local community. As part of a larger network of schools, the elementary campus focuses on establishing a strong academic foundation early in a child’s development, emphasizing high standards in literacy and mathematics. The school operates with the mission of preparing students for success in college and beyond, fostering an environment that values character development and academic achievement.

The educational approach at Freedom Prep is characterized by its structured environment and a commitment to closing the opportunity gap. By implementing a focused curriculum and extended school days, the academy seeks to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, attains the necessary skills to compete at a collegiate level. The school actively partners with families and the community to create a supportive culture where discipline, intellectual curiosity, and persistent effort are prioritized to ensure long-term student success.

551

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	76
Black	462
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
462 (83.8 %)
Hispanic
76 (13.8 %)
White
7 (1.3 %)
Two or More
4 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)538-9500
Website:	http://www.freedomprep.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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 97

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	261	47.4%
Male	290	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)