- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 470014802634 · Cordova, TN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
324 enr · 20.3:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary 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 324
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova
324 students
What this shows Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova compares
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,695
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 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
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 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
- 2,046
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~324 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.