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Elementary· 16 schools in district

Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas

90 West Olive ST, Memphis, TN 38106Achievement School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Charter
143
Students
Total enrolled
26.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 69% vs nat'l
28/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 45% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 143 students in grades PK–05 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 28th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
26.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas is a small elementary in Memphis, Tennessee, serving grades PK–05 with 143 students. A neighborhood opportunity score of 28/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas

143
Total Students
26.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
6
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution66 male · 77 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Student Composition
100%
Black100%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470014701140

Academic Outcomes at Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
28
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 28th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 1th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 38106

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 26.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (28/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Journey Hanley SchoolJourney Coleman SchoolCornerstone Prep - Lester CampusPromise Academy - Spring Hill
+1 more
↓
Middle
Wooddale Middle SchoolKirby Middle SchoolNeely's Bend: A LEAD Public SchoolWestside Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
Martin Luther King Preparatory High SchoolHillcrest High SchoolFairley High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyShelby County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictAchievement School District →
Phone: (901)416-7874
NCES ID: 470014701140
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Memphis seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Achievement School District
Elem
Journey Hanley School
657 students · PK–08
● 27 opp
Elem
Journey Coleman School
631 students · PK–08
● 35 opp
High
Martin Luther King Preparatory High School
537 students · 09–12
● 32 opp
Mid
Wooddale Middle School
486 students · 06–08
● 33 opp
High
Hillcrest High School
435 students · 09–12
● 31 opp
Elem
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
401 students · PK–05
● 47 opp
High
Fairley High School
399 students · 09–12
Elem
Promise Academy - Spring Hill
388 students · PK–05
● 35 opp
District School Rankings
Location
90 West Olive ST, Memphis, TN 38106
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.