- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 41.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Memphis, TN
Lester Prep
Federal NCES profile for Lester Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470015702370Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lester Prep earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 35
- middle schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 204
- students enrolled
Lester Prep has class sizes smaller than 93% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lester Prep ranks #2 of 35 middle schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Tennessee Public Charter School Commission · Tennessee
NCES ID 470015702370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lester Prep held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 470015702370 · Memphis, TN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
204 enr · 9.7:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashville Collegiate Prep (837 students)
Lester Prep held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Lester Prep in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nashville Coll
Nashville Collegiate Prep
837 students
- Cornerstone Pr
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus
657 students
- Kipp Antioch C
Kipp Antioch College Prep Elementary
604 students
- Libertas
Libertas
576 students
- Kipp Antioch C
Kipp Antioch College Prep Middle
526 students
- This school 204
Lester Prep
204 students
What this shows Lester Prep reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lester Prep compares
Lester Prep 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 37% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,356
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 95.6%
White 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Lester Prep is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
District finance for Tennessee Public Charter School Commission reports $13,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lester Prep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Collegiate Prep | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Antioch College Prep Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Libertas | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Antioch College Prep Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lester Prep's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Memphis
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
White Station Middle
Standard public school
1,127 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Colonial Middle
Standard public school
1,034 students 17:1 students per teacher
Kate Bond Middle School
Standard public school
1,002 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Hickory Ridge Middle
Standard public school
805 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Treadwell Middle School
Standard public school
764 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Middle
Standard public school
743 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lester Prep
How many students attend Lester Prep?
Lester Prep has 204 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lester Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Lester Prep is 9.7:1, which is 37% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 38% 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 Lester Prep?
The largest demographic group at Lester Prep is African American at 95.6% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lester Prep?
Lester Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Lester Prep rank among middle schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lester Prep ranks #2 of 35 middle 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 middle schools in Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in Tennessee Public Charter School Commission?
Besides Lester Prep, Tennessee Public Charter School Commission also operates Nashville Collegiate Prep (837 students), Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus (657 students), and Kipp Antioch College Prep Elementary (604 students). See the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission district page for the complete list.