Memphis School of Excellence Elementary

www.sememphis.org/

Charter School 420 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Memphis School of Excellence (MSE) Elementary, located on S. Mendenhall Road, is part of a network of tuition-free public charter schools serving the Memphis community. The school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By maintaining high expectations for student achievement and fostering a culture of excellence, the institution aims to prepare elementary-aged children for long-term success in middle school, high school, and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded education, often characterized by small class sizes and personalized attention to help students reach their full potential. With a curriculum designed to build strong foundations in core subjects, MSE Elementary seeks to cultivate critical thinking skills and character development in its students. Families choose this school for its structured approach, professional teaching staff, and its dedication to closing achievement gaps within the local educational landscape.

420

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memphis School of Excellence Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	228
Black	179
Two or More	3

Hispanic
228 (54.3%)
Black
179 (42.6%)
White
10 (2.4%)
Two or More
3 (0.7%)

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)367-7814
Website:	http://www.sememphis.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
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 20

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Memphis School of Excellence Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Memphis School of Excellence Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	210	50%
Male	210	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)