- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Memphis, TN
Memphis School of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Memphis School of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470014802245Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memphis School of Excellence earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #27 of 101
- schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 575
- students enrolled
Memphis School of Excellence has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memphis School of Excellence ranks #27 of 101 schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014802245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Memphis School of Excellence grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 470014802245 · Memphis, TN Other · MID · CHARTER
575 enr · 14:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
Memphis School of Excellence grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Memphis School of Excellence 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 575
Memphis School of Excellence
575 students
What this shows Memphis School of Excellence reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memphis School of Excellence compares
Memphis School of Excellence 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
African American 39.3%
Two or More 1.6%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Memphis School of Excellence is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Germantown High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwind High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehaven High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memphis School of Excellence'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 Memphis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Snowden Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,384 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Belle Forest Community School
Standard public school
1,027 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Early Childhood Programs
Standard public school
938 students 62.5:1 students per teacher
Treadwell Elementary
Standard public school
921 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Richland Elementary
Standard public school
907 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Parkway Village Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 13.6:1 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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memphis School of Excellence
How many students attend Memphis School of Excellence?
Memphis School of Excellence has 575 students enrolled. It is a public school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memphis School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Memphis School of Excellence is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memphis School of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Memphis School of Excellence is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memphis School of Excellence?
Memphis School of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 rank among schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Memphis School of Excellence ranks #27 of 101 schools in Memphis, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in Memphis-Shelby County Schools?
Besides Memphis School of Excellence, 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.