Enrollment
448
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470014802673 Charter school
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova — Cordova, TN
Federal NCES profile for Memphis School of Excellence Cordova, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Memphis School of Excellence Cordova compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova reports 448 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Memphis-Shelby County Schools spends $15,292 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.5% from local sources (property taxes), 37.0% from the state, and 28.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Memphis School of Excellence Cordova compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 47% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 71% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$15,292
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
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
Enrollment 448 Top 47% in Tennessee — larger than 53% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470014802673
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which includes Memphis School of Excellence Cordova.
$15,292
Per student
+24%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
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 15.6:1 students per teacher
Riverwood Elementary School
Standard public school
985 students 16:1 students per teacher
Chimneyrock Elementary School
Standard public school
874 students 15:1 students per teacher
Cordova Elementary
Standard public school
814 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Mt. Pisgah Middle/High
Standard public school
498 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other 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 16.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cordova, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memphis School of Excellence Cordova?
Memphis School of Excellence Cordova has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.