- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Memphis, TN
The Excel Center
Federal NCES profile for The Excel Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470014802443
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Excel Center earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools.
- #35 of 35
- high schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 41.5:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 457
- students enrolled
The Excel Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Excel Center ranks #35 of 35 high schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014802443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
The Excel Center shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 470014802443 · Memphis, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 41.5:1 · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
The Excel Center shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
The Excel Center 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 457
The Excel Center
457 students
What this shows The Excel Center reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Excel Center compares
The Excel Center is a shrinking 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 | 41.5:1 | ▲ 171% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
41.5:1
students per teacher
- 171% above state mean
Top 99% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
96.5%
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
African American 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
White 3.1%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, The Excel Center is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 The Excel Center 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitehaven High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Excel Center'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 high schools in Memphis
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
White Station High
Standard public school
2,046 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Southwind High
Standard public school
1,675 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Whitehaven High
Standard public school
1,509 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Overton High
Standard public school
1,417 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kingsbury High
Standard public school
1,383 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Central High
Standard public school
1,331 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Excel Center
How many students attend The Excel Center?
The Excel Center has 457 students enrolled. It is a high school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Excel Center?
The student-teacher ratio at The Excel Center is 41.5:1, which is 171% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 164% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Excel Center?
The largest demographic group at The Excel Center is African American at 79.2% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Excel Center?
The Excel Center has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 The Excel Center rank among high schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, The Excel Center ranks #35 of 35 high 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 high schools in Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in Memphis-Shelby County Schools?
Besides The Excel Center, 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.