- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Memphis, TN
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
Federal NCES profile for Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470014702295Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Tennessee schools.
- #81 of 101
- schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 401
- students enrolled
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus has class sizes larger than 98% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus ranks #81 of 101 schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Achievement School District · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014702295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 470014702295 · Memphis, TN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
401 enr · 28.6:1 · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Journey Hanley School (657 students)
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Journey Hanley
Journey Hanley School
657 students
- Journey Colema
Journey Coleman School
631 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Preparatory High School
537 students
- Wooddale Middl
Wooddale Middle School
534 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
476 students
- This school
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
401 students
What this shows Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus compares
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus is a shrinking 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 | 28.6:1 | ▲ 87% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 87% above state mean
Top 98% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
59.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,612
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Achievement School District reports $13,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Hanley School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Journey Coleman School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Preparatory High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wooddale Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
How many students attend Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus?
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus is 28.6:1, which is 87% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus?
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus rank among schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus ranks #81 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 Achievement School District?
Besides Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus, Achievement School District also operates Journey Hanley School (657 students), Journey Coleman School (631 students), and Martin Luther King Preparatory High School (537 students). See the Achievement School District district page for the complete list.