Enrollment
657
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470015701046 Charter school
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus — Memphis, TN
Federal NCES profile for Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 47
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 →
School address
District: Tennessee Public Charter School Commission · 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)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus 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
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus reports 657 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 50.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% 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 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tennessee Public Charter School Commission spends $13,599 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.9% from local sources (property taxes), 92.4% from the state, and 6.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), 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 Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 74% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,599
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 657 Top 74% in Tennessee — larger than 26% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470015701046
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tennessee Public Charter School Commission, which includes Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus.
$13,599
Per student
+10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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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 other 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 13.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 17% 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 Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus?
The largest demographic group at Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus is African American at 96.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus?
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) 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.