Arrow Academy of Excellence

Charter School 76 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Arrow Academy of Excellence is a public charter school located in the Orange Mound neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is founded on the mission of providing a rigorous academic environment that focuses on foundational learning and character development. It emphasizes a structured educational approach designed to ensure that students reach grade-level proficiency in core subjects, particularly literacy and mathematics, while fostering a supportive community culture.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Arrow Academy prioritizes the holistic development of its students by encouraging parental involvement and cultivating a disciplined, mission-driven atmosphere. The school aims to bridge achievement gaps by utilizing small class settings and targeted instructional strategies. By focusing on both cognitive growth and social responsibility, the academy seeks to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, positioning itself as a vital educational resource within the Memphis community.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arrow Academy of Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	8
Black	66

Black
66 (86.8%)
Hispanic
8 (10.5%)
White
2 (2.6%)

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)207-1891
Website:	http://arrowacademyofexcellence.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	76
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 13

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 10

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Arrow Academy of Excellence
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	13
Grade 1	11
Grade 2	14
Grade 3	18
Grade 4	10
Grade 5	10

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Arrow Academy of Excellence
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	40	52.6%
Male	36	47.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)