- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cordova, TN
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova
Federal NCES profile for Memphis School of Excellence Cordova, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470014802673Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Cordova · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 448
- students enrolled
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova has class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memphis School of Excellence Cordova ranks #5 of 7 schools in Cordova, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014802673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+22.7%).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 470014802673 · Cordova, TN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
448 enr · 24.9:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+22.7%). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova 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 448
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova
448 students
What this shows Memphis School of Excellence Cordova reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memphis School of Excellence Cordova compares
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova is a growing 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 63% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 97% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
White 7.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Memphis School of Excellence Cordova is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
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 Memphis School of Excellence Cordova Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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 Memphis School of Excellence Cordova'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
Similar other schools in Cordova
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dexter School
Standard public school
1,509 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Macon-Hall Elementary
Standard public school
1,070 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Riverwood Elementary School
Standard public school
985 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Chimneyrock Elementary School
Standard public school
874 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Cordova Elementary
Standard public school
814 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Mt. Pisgah Middle/High
Standard public school
498 students 19.9:1 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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memphis School of Excellence Cordova
How many students attend Memphis School of Excellence Cordova?
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cordova, TN. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), up 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova?
The student-teacher ratio at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova is 24.9:1, which is 63% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memphis School of Excellence Cordova?
The largest demographic group at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova is African American at 63.6% of enrollment, in Cordova, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memphis School of Excellence Cordova?
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Memphis School of Excellence Cordova rank among schools in Cordova?
By Resource Investment Index, Memphis School of Excellence Cordova ranks #5 of 7 schools in Cordova, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cordova on the city page.
What other schools are in Memphis-Shelby County Schools?
Besides Memphis School of Excellence Cordova, 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.