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#1049 of 1,786 schools in TN
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
Elementary School · Achievement School District
320 Carpenter ST, Memphis, TN 38112
Enrollment
372
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
372
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,049 of 1,786
In Memphis
#70 of 199
public schools
In district
#1 of 13
Achievement School District
Academic growth
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
Elementary School in Memphis · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Lester Prep
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About Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Achievement School District. Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus serves approximately 372 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th. Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,049 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 5.3
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
36% of students at Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus — Students at Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 23 test records from TN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.
How Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus Compares
See how Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
320 Carpenter ST, Memphis, TN 38112
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Compass Community School Berclair Campus (rated 8.8/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is William Herbert Brewster Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Springdale Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Prep Memphis | 0.0 mi | 3.8 |
| William Herbert Brewster Elementary School Memphis | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Compass Community School Binghampton Campus Memphis | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| East High Memphis | 0.8 mi | 8.7 |
| Exceptional Children Special Placements Memphis | 1.0 mi | 3.0 |
| THE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MEMPHIS Memphis | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| THE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MEMPHIS Memphis | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| LORDS TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Memphis | 1.5 mi | — |
| Springdale Elementary Memphis | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Middle College High Memphis | 1.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Maxine Smith STEAM Academy Memphis | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| BRINKLEY HEIGHTS URBAN ACADEMY Memphis | 1.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Treadwell Middle School Memphis | 1.6 mi | 3.3 |
| Treadwell Elementary Memphis | 1.6 mi | 4.7 |
| Arrow Academy of Excellence Memphis | 1.9 mi | 5.7 |
| ST LUKE'S DAY SCHOOL Memphis | 1.9 mi | — |
| University Middle Memphis | 1.9 mi | 9.8 |
| University High School Memphis | 1.9 mi | — |
| Compass Community School Berclair Campus Memphis | 1.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Promise Academy Memphis | 2.3 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 38112 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$52,639
Median Home Value
$206,900
Median Rent
$969/mo
Population
16,798
College Educated
38.2%
Homeownership
52.8%
Avg Commute
19.4 min
Poverty Rate
27.6%
Median Age
32.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Baileyton Elementary Greeneville, TN | 6.0 |
| Bethel Springs Elementary Bethel Springs, TN | 6.0 |
| CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Nashville, TN | 6.0 |
| Dibrell Elementary Mcminnville, TN | 6.0 |
| E.L. Ross Elementary Cleveland, TN | 6.0 |
| Egypt Elementary Memphis, TN | 6.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
What grades does Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus serve?
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus?
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
How does Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus rank in TN?
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus ranks #1,049 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus a charter school?
Yes, Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus a Title I school?
No, Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 372
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (901) 416-3640
Resources & Links
District
Achievement School District- District Enrollment
- 4,501
- Schools in District
- 13
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,612
- District Rank
- #1 of 13
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