Leadership Preparatory Charter School

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Leadership Preparatory Charter School ranks 413 th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Leadership Preparatory Charter School is an elementary school serving 419 students in grades K-8 in Memphis, Tennessee, which is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district.

Despite the district's low ranking, Leadership Preparatory Charter School has shown consistent improvement in its academic performance, moving from the bottom 10% of Tennessee elementary schools in 2020-2021 to the top 40% in 2023-2024 and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in mathematics (38.6%) and English language arts (38.6%) are nearly double the district's rates and above the state averages. The school's performance is particularly strong for African American students and low-socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 15% and top 8% of Tennessee elementary schools, respectively, in mathematics. Additionally, the school has steadily improved its student-teacher ratio, going from 21.9 in 2020-2021 to 15.3 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby traditional public schools such as Willow Oaks Elementary and Sea Isle Elementary.

The consistent improvement and strong academic performance of Leadership Preparatory Charter School, particularly in serving its diverse student population, suggest that the school's educational model and practices may be a model for other schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. The school's higher spending per student compared to nearby traditional public schools may also contribute to its success, and further investigation into the school's resource allocation could provide valuable insights for other schools looking to improve student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

4190 Elliston RD
Memphis, TN 38111

(901) 512-4495

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
413^th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 419

Racial breakdown:

African American:

77.1%

Hispanic:

18.4%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leadership Preparatory Charter School ranks better than 59.4% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.57. (See more...)

Compare Details Leadership Preparatory Charter School ranks better than 64.1% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.4. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leadership Preparatory Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Leadership Preparatory Charter School 413^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Leadership Preparatory Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Leadership Preparatory Charter School 211^th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Leadership Preparatory Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 135^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Leadership Preparatory Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	10.83	895^th	983	9.0%
2022	17.73	845^th	1000	15.5%
2023	29.57	734^th	1020	28.0%
2024	54.57	413^th	1018	59.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Leadership Preparatory Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	25.77	651^st	823	20.9%
2022	32.28	616^th	858	28.2%
2023	44.21	472^nd	865	45.4%
2024	82.11	64^th	853	92.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Leadership Preparatory Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	14.52	822^nd	945	13.0%
2022	19.94	795^th	975	18.5%
2023	28.97	709^th	989	28.3%
2024	56.91	359^th	990	63.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Leadership Preparatory Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	8.79	905^th	941	3.8%
2022	17.71	836^th	980	14.7%
2023	32.89	676^th	987	31.5%
2024	50.01	469^th	991	52.7%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Leadership Preparatory Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	24.92	308^th	411	25.1%
2022	31.47	313^th	483	35.2%
2023	50.11	213^th	500	57.4%
2024	79.77	70^th	498	85.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Leadership Preparatory Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.12	191^st	415	54.0%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Leadership Preparatory Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.20	465^th	594	21.7%
2024	59.40	211^th	587	64.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Leadership Preparatory Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	32.23	332^nd	495	32.9%
2023	29.42	376^th	514	26.8%
2024	84.86	27^th	510	94.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Leadership Preparatory Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	28.69	391^st	552	29.2%
2023	22.75	439^th	560	21.6%
2024	47.03	280^th	554	49.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Leadership Preparatory Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	10.65	505^th	540	6.5%
2023	25.94	421^st	557	24.4%
2024	66.74	142^nd	560	74.6%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Leadership Preparatory Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	27.64	201^st	299	32.8%
2023	40.21	167^th	316	47.2%
2024	78.85	45^th	318	85.8%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Leadership Preparatory Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.22	142^nd	285	50.2%
2024	50.12	127^th	285	55.4%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Leadership Preparatory Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	15	297	25	14	351
2022	13	288	42	14	357
2023	7	323	77	12	419

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Leadership Preparatory Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	351	16.0	21.9	n/a
2022	357	19.5	18.3	n/a
2023	419	27.3	15.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Leadership Preparatory Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	351	16.0	21.9	n/a
2022	357	19.5	18.3	n/a
2023	419	27.3	15.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Leadership Preparatory Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,762 (12.3%)	$12,289 (86.1%)	$14,276
2022	$2,866 (17.4%)	$13,272 (80.7%)	$16,437
2023	$4,889 (26.1%)	$13,508 (72.2%)	$18,713

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Science (2024)							TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Leadership Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	4190 Elliston RD	Memphis	38111	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 512-4495	419	27	15.3		7 (1.7%)	323 (77.1%)	77 (18.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	54.6	413^th of 1018 public elementary schools	59.4%		29.6	734^th of 1020 public elementary schools	28.0%	321	33.3	40.7	42.6	40.7	32.4	37.8	38.6	33.3	61.1	35.2	42.4	29.4	18.9	38.6	38.1	48.1	38.9	45.8	52.9	40.5	43.9	40.7	58.8	59.5	50.8	$18,713	$4,889	$13,508
Willow Oaks Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4417 Willow Rd	Memphis	38117	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-2196	648	47	14.0		17 (2.6%)	267 (41.2%)	352 (54.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	21.6	826^th of 1018 public elementary schools	18.9%		16.1	870^th of 1020 public elementary schools	14.7%	44	23.5	12.1	32.1				23.0	34.6	23.3	30.8				29.5	22.2	20.9	22.6				21.9					$13,477	$2,696	$9,856
South Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1720 Getwell RD	Memphis	38111	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-5024	518	32	16.1		12 (2.3%)	201 (38.8%)	296 (57.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	10.6	945^th of 1018 public elementary schools	7.2%		8.8	971^st of 1020 public elementary schools	4.8%	26	17.2						8.0	22.2	9.1	14.7				16.0	26.6	9.1	7.4				14.8					$14,472	$2,543	$10,876
Getwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2795 Getwell Road	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-0267	514	32	16.0		5 (1.0%)	390 (75.9%)	118 (23.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9.5	958^th of 1018 public elementary schools	5.9%		9.9	951^st of 1020 public elementary schools	6.8%	7	13.8	15.1	5.6				11.4	22.8	15.3	12.9				16.6	25.0	20.5	11.8				18.8					$15,206	$3,245	$10,480
Parkway Village Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 Claudette RD	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-0870	828	63	13.1		8 (1.0%)	369 (44.6%)	441 (53.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.1%)	16.1	881^st of 1018 public elementary schools	13.5%		13.3	912^th of 1020 public elementary schools	10.6%	31	21.8	24.0	24.3				23.4	20.2	19.0	17.6				18.9	19.3	27.3	25.0				23.9					$14,279	$2,929	$10,432
Memphis Merit Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	4775 American Way	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 617-3690	291	7	41.5		0 (0.0%)	274 (94.2%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	8.8	971^st of 1018 public elementary schools	4.6%		10.6	942^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	7.6%	29	5.9	15.4	18.2				12.8	15.4	12.5	21.2				15.4	17.3	20.0	15.2				18.0					$15,758	$3,762	$11,681
Sherwood Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1156 Robinhood LN	Memphis	38111	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4864	558	31	18.2		17 (3.0%)	367 (65.8%)	152 (27.2%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.0%)	11	943^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	7.4%		8.2	980^th of 1020 public elementary schools	3.9%	37	18.2	10.1	5.1				10.8	16.7	21.7	15.4				17.8	30.3	20.3					17.4					$14,332	$2,772	$10,313
Sharpe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3431 Sharpe Rd	Memphis	38111	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-5020	315	23	13.6		2 (0.6%)	128 (40.6%)	180 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	18.3	859^th of 1018 public elementary schools	15.6%		6.2	997^th of 1020 public elementary schools	2.3%	138	15.6	40.0	5.3				19.5	22.7	37.1	7.9				22.2	23.9	28.6					18.5					$14,986	$2,841	$10,854
Evans Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4949 Cottonwood Rd	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-2504	400	26	15.3		6 (1.5%)	253 (63.3%)	127 (31.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	13.7	907^th of 1018 public elementary schools	10.9%		18.8	843^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	17.4%	64	32.1	13.1	21.7				22.0	19.6	16.4	16.4				17.4	21.4	14.8	20.0				18.6					$14,430	$2,697	$10,606
Sheffield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4290 Chuck Ave	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-2360	510	32	16.1		5 (1.0%)	157 (30.8%)	341 (66.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	10	954^th of 1018 public elementary schools	6.3%		11.6	937^th of 1020 public elementary schools	8.1%	17	14.5	7.0	14.7				12.0	10.0		10.3				8.3	29.0	19.7	17.6				22.1					$14,898	$2,556	$10,901

Frequently Asked Questions about Leadership Preparatory Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Leadership Preparatory Charter School?

Students at Leadership Preparatory Charter School are 77% African American, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

How many students attend Leadership Preparatory Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Leadership Preparatory Charter School.

Is Leadership Preparatory Charter School a good school?

Leadership Preparatory Charter School ranks 413^th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Leadership Preparatory Charter School in?

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