Star Academy

www.staracademycharter.org/

Charter School 400 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Star Academy is a public charter school located in the Binghampton neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee. Operating under the Shelby County Schools district, the school focuses on providing a structured, college-preparatory education to students in grades K–8. Their mission centers on academic excellence, personal character development, and equipping students with the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond.

The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum combined with a supportive school culture designed to meet the unique needs of its student population. By integrating core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities and a strong focus on community involvement, Star Academy aims to bridge educational gaps and foster a sense of civic responsibility among its students. Their approach highlights the importance of individualized attention and a consistent learning environment to ensure all students are prepared for the transition to high school and future success.

400

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

44.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Star Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	10
Black	382
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Black
382 (95.5%)
Hispanic
10 (2.5%)
Two or More
5 (1.3%)
White
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)387-5050
Website:	http://www.staracademycharter.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	44.4
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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Star Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	33
Grade 6	48
Grade 7	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Star Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	206	51.5%
Male	194	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)