Enrollment
657
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Memphis, TN
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus
Federal NCES profile for Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470015701046Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #11 of 101
- schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 657
- students enrolled
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus has class sizes smaller than 73% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus ranks #11 of 101 schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Tennessee Public Charter School Commission · Tennessee
NCES ID 470015701046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Memphis, Tennessee, enrolling 657 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 657 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
The surrounding Tennessee Public Charter School Commission spends $13,069 per pupil, 21% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Memphis's public schools, it stands alongside Snowden Elementary/Middle (1,384 students): Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 16.9:1).
Tennessee Public Charter School Commission also operates Nashville Collegiate Prep (837 students) and Kipp Antioch College Prep Elementary (604 students) alongside Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus compares
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,069
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 96.3%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tennessee Public Charter School Commission, which includes Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus.
$13,069
Per student
+21%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.9%
State 92.4%
Federal 6.7%
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.
How Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Collegiate Prep | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Antioch College Prep Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Libertas | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Antioch College Prep Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluff City High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 41.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~657 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus
How many students attend Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus?
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus has 657 students enrolled. It is a public school in Memphis, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% 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 Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus?
The largest demographic group at Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus is African American at 96.3% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus?
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus rank among schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus ranks #11 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.
Is Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus a good school?
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tennessee Public Charter School Commission?
Besides Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus, Tennessee Public Charter School Commission also operates Nashville Collegiate Prep (837 students), Kipp Antioch College Prep Elementary (604 students), and Libertas (576 students). See the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission district page for the complete list.
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