Enrollment
448
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Memphis School of Excellence Cordova compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Memphis School of Excellence Cordova
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Cordova, Tennessee, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 97% of Tennessee schools and 63% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 448 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Memphis-Shelby County Schools spends $13,650 per pupil, 26% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cordova's public schools, it stands alongside Dexter School (1,509 students): Memphis School of Excellence Cordova is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.9:1 vs 18.9:1).
Memphis-Shelby County Schools also operates Cordova High School (2,251 students) and White Station High (2,046 students) alongside Memphis School of Excellence Cordova.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Memphis School of Excellence Cordova compares
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,650
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which includes Memphis School of Excellence Cordova.
$13,650
Per student
+26%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 37.0%
Federal 28.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Memphis School of Excellence Cordova a good school?
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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