Enrollment
324
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cordova, TN
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova
Federal NCES profile for Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470014802634Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Cordova · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 324
- students enrolled
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova has class sizes larger than 93% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Cordova, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014802634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Cordova, Tennessee, enrolling 324 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Tennessee schools and 33% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 324 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by African American (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools also operates Cordova High School (2,251 students) and White Station High (2,046 students) alongside Memphis School of Excellence Elementary 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 Elementary Cordova compares
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
White 9.6%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Memphis School of Excellence Elementary 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 Elementary 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 Elementary Cordova Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Station High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 Elementary 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 elementary 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 (~324 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova
How many students attend Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova?
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cordova, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova?
The student-teacher ratio at Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova is 20.3:1, which is 33% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova?
The largest demographic group at Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova is African American at 74.1% of enrollment, in Cordova, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova?
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Elementary Cordova rank among public schools in Cordova?
By Resource Investment Index, Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova ranks #4 of 10 public 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 public schools in Cordova on the city page.
Is Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova a good school?
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Elementary 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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