Journey Hanley School

www.myjourneycs.org

Charter School 657 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Aspire Hanley Elementary, located in the Fairgrounds neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, is a public charter school that operates under the Aspire Public Schools network. Dedicated to serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a rigorous academic foundation while fostering a supportive, college-preparatory culture. Its mission centers on the belief that every student, regardless of their background, deserves access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success in higher education and beyond.

The school is recognized for its commitment to holistic development, emphasizing not only core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics but also character development and social-emotional learning. By maintaining smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Aspire Hanley aims to bridge achievement gaps and empower students to become active, critical thinkers within their community. Through a combination of consistent high expectations and strong family partnerships, the school strives to create a stable and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

657

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Journey Hanley School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	20
Black	631
Asian	2
Two or More	3

Black
631 (96.0%)
Hispanic
20 (3.0%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
White
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Achievement School District
Phone:	(901)567-7084
Website:	http://www.myjourneycs.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Journey Hanley School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	70
Grade 6	73
Grade 7	57
Grade 8	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Journey Hanley School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	325	49.5%
Male	332	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)