- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Memphis, TN
Frayser-Corning Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Frayser-Corning Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470014810435
👥 S:T ratio 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frayser-Corning Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #97 of 101
- schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 347
- students enrolled
Frayser-Corning Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frayser-Corning Elementary ranks #97 of 101 schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014810435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Frayser-Corning Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 470014810435 · Memphis, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 21.7:1 · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
Frayser-Corning Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Frayser-Corning Elementary 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 347
Frayser-Corning Elementary
347 students
What this shows Frayser-Corning Elementary reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frayser-Corning Elementary compares
Frayser-Corning Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 42% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 95% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 96.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Frayser-Corning Elementary 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 Frayser-Corning Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Station High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Germantown High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwind High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehaven High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frayser-Corning Elementary'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
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Standard public school
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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
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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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frayser-Corning Elementary
How many students attend Frayser-Corning Elementary?
Frayser-Corning Elementary has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frayser-Corning Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frayser-Corning Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 42% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frayser-Corning Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Frayser-Corning Elementary is African American at 96.8% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frayser-Corning Elementary?
Frayser-Corning Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 Frayser-Corning Elementary rank among schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Frayser-Corning Elementary ranks #97 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 Frayser-Corning Elementary, 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.