- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Memphis, TN
Journey Coleman School
Federal NCES profile for Journey Coleman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470014701034Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Journey Coleman School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools.
- #78 of 101
- schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 631
- students enrolled
Journey Coleman School has class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Journey Coleman School ranks #78 of 101 schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Achievement School District · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014701034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Journey Coleman School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 470014701034 · Memphis, TN Other · MID · CHARTER
631 enr · 19.1:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Journey Hanley School (657 students)
Journey Coleman School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Journey Coleman School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Journey Hanley
Journey Hanley School
657 students
- This school
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
- Kirby Middle S
Kirby Middle School
402 students
What this shows Journey Coleman School reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Journey Coleman School compares
Journey Coleman School 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Programs
District finance for Achievement School District reports $13,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Journey Coleman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Hanley School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Preparatory High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wooddale Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirby Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Journey Coleman School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Journey Coleman School
How many students attend Journey Coleman School?
Journey Coleman School has 631 students enrolled. It is a public school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Journey Coleman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Journey Coleman School is 19.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Journey Coleman School?
Journey Coleman School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Journey Coleman School rank among schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Journey Coleman School ranks #78 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 Journey Coleman School, Achievement School District also operates Journey Hanley School (657 students), Martin Luther King Preparatory High School (537 students), and Wooddale Middle School (534 students). See the Achievement School District district page for the complete list.