Lester Prep
Lester Prep is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Memphis, TN. Administered by Tennessee Public Charter School Commission, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 204 enrolled students across grades 06 through 08.
Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 21.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, which is lower than the typical national public school average.
Located at 320 Carpenter ST in Memphis, TN 38112, Lester Prep serves families zoned within the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Black | 195 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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Black195 (95.6%)
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White4 (2.0%)
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Hispanic3 (1.5%)
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Two or More2 (1.0%)
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Tennessee Public Charter School Commission |
| Phone: | (901)416-3640 |
| Website: | http://www.cegmemphis.org/lp |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 204 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 77 |
| Grade 7 | 70 |
| Grade 8 | 57 |
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 93 | 45.6% |
| Male | 111 | 54.4% |