Enrollment
402
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470014810440
Carver College and Career Academy — Memphis, TN
Federal NCES profile for Carver College and Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 75/100.
👥 Class size 75
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver College and Career Academy earns a B+ Resource Investment Index (75/100), with class sizes smaller than 97% of Tennessee schools.
- B+
- Resource Index · 75/100
- 6.3:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 402
- students enrolled
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.3:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carver College and Career Academy compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Carver College and Career Academy reports 402 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 97.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 60% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 60% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Memphis-Shelby County Schools spends $15,292 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.5% from local sources (property taxes), 37.0% from the state, and 28.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (B+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carver College and Career Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.3:1 | ▼ 60% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 40% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
6 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 98% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
402 larger than 48% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
6.3:1
students per teacher
— 60% below state mean
Top 3% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,292
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 402 Top 40% in Tennessee — larger than 60% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 97.0
Students per teacher 6.3:1 -60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470014810440
Student demographics
African American 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
White 2.2%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 80.6% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which includes Carver College and Career Academy.
$15,292
Per student
+24%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 37.0%
Federal 28.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
Similar other schools in Memphis
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Snowden Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
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Standard public school
1,027 students 17:1 students per teacher
Early Childhood Programs
Standard public school
938 students 76.8:1 students per teacher
Treadwell Elementary
Standard public school
921 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Richland Elementary
Standard public school
907 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Parkway Village Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Carver College and Career Academy
How many students attend Carver College and Career Academy?
Carver College and Career Academy has 402 students enrolled. It is a other school in Memphis, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver College and Career Academy is 6.3:1, which is 60% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 60% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver College and Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at Carver College and Career Academy is African American at 80.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver College and Career Academy?
Carver College and Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (B+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.