Vision Preparatory Charter School

www.visionprep.org

Charter School 421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Vision Preparatory Charter School (Vision Prep), located in the 38109 area of Memphis, Tennessee, is a public charter school committed to providing a rigorous academic environment for students in the surrounding community. The school’s educational model is built upon a foundation of high expectations, structured classroom environments, and a culture of achievement, aiming to prepare students for success in college and beyond. By focusing on fundamental skills and character development, Vision Prep strives to close the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for its diverse student body.

The school is noted for its focus on a college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while fostering a sense of community among students, staff, and families. As part of the broader Memphis charter landscape, Vision Prep works to engage parents and local stakeholders as partners in the educational process. Through its specific mission to equip students with the tools necessary to compete at a high level academically, the school functions as an advocate for educational empowerment within the South Memphis area.

421

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vision Preparatory Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	3
Black	416

Black
416 (98.8%)
Hispanic
3 (0.7%)
White
2 (0.5%)

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)775-1018
Website:	http://www.visionprep.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
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 38

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vision Preparatory Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vision Preparatory Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	215	51.1%
Male	206	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)