- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Memphis, TN
Carver College and Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for Carver College and Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 84/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470014810440
👥 S:T ratio 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver College and Career Academy earns 84/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 101
- schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 84
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 402
- students enrolled
Carver College and Career Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver College and Career Academy ranks #1 of 101 schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014810440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+98 students YoY
Carver College and Career Academy grew from 613 students in 2022-23 to 711 in 2023-24 (+16.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 97.4 → 77.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+98 students YoY 470014810440 · Memphis, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 4.1:1 · RII 84
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
Carver College and Career Academy grew from 613 students in 2022-23 to 711 in 2023-24 (+16.0%). Teacher FTE lost 97.4 → 77.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Carver College and Career Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cordova High S
Cordova High School
2,251 students
- White Station
White Station High
2,046 students
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High
1,719 students
- Southwind High
Southwind High
1,675 students
- Whitehaven Hig
Whitehaven High
1,509 students
- This school 402
Carver College and Career Academy
402 students
What this shows Carver College and Career Academy reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver College and Career Academy compares
Carver College and Career Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.1:1 | ▼ 73% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4.1:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 2% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,695
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Carver College and Career Academy is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
District finance for Memphis-Shelby County Schools reports $13,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver College and Career Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Station High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Germantown High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwind High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehaven High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver College and Career Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Memphis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Snowden Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,384 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Belle Forest Community School
Standard public school
1,027 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Early Childhood Programs
Standard public school
938 students 62.5:1 students per teacher
Treadwell Elementary
Standard public school
921 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Richland Elementary
Standard public school
907 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Parkway Village Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~402 students)
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 public school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), up 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver College and Career Academy is 4.1:1, which is 73% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 74% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, 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 84/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Carver College and Career Academy rank among schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver College and Career Academy ranks #1 of 101 schools in Memphis, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in Memphis-Shelby County Schools?
Besides Carver College and Career Academy, Memphis-Shelby County Schools also operates Cordova High School (2,251 students), White Station High (2,046 students), and Germantown High (1,719 students). See the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district page for the complete list.