Promise Academy

Charter School 282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Based on the information associated with Promise Academy at 1346 Bryan Street in Memphis, here is a summary description:

Promise Academy is a public charter school located in the Binghampton neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee. Operating as part of the Promise Development Corporation, the school was founded with the mission of breaking the cycle of poverty by providing a high-quality, rigorous K-8 education. The school is known for its extended school day and extended school year, designed to provide students with more time for academic instruction, enrichment, and personal development.

The school emphasizes a "no-excuses" philosophy that focuses on college readiness, character development, and strong academic achievement. By integrating rigorous core curriculum with a supportive school culture, Promise Academy aims to close the achievement gap for students in the surrounding community. In addition to academic rigor, the school often focuses on community involvement and wrap-around support services to ensure that students have the resources necessary to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.

282

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Promise Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	34
Black	243
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Black
243 (86.2%)
Hispanic
34 (12.1%)
White
3 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)324-4456
Website:	http://promiseacademy.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 18

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Promise Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	28
Grade 5	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Promise Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	158	56%
Male	124	44%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)