How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dexter School | Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cordova, TN | Cordova, TN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,509 | 324 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.8:1 | 19.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dexter School | Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,695 | $13,695 |
| District | Memphis-Shelby County Schools | Memphis-Shelby County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dexter School | Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| African American | 74.8% | 74.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 1.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dexter School | Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 390:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.0% | 22.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.