Very Good
#668 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 37% in state
Based on limited data
Cornerstone Prep School
Elementary School · Tennessee Public Charter School Commission · Memphis, TN
A Tennessee Public Charter School Commission charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 1st.
5221 Cottonwood RD, Memphis, TN 38118
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 196 schools in Memphis.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Cornerstone Prep School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Memphis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,464
Median home value
$95,700
Median rent
$1,105/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
37.8%
Poverty rate
32.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Fox Meadows ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| Memphis Merit AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Compass Community School Hickory Hill CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.4 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 254 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Tennessee Public Charter School Commission
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cornerstone Prep School is listed in Tennessee Public Charter School Commission; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornerstone Prep School
Cornerstone Prep School is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Tennessee Public Charter School Commission, serving approximately 53 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #668 of 1,786 schools in TN. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornerstone Prep School
What grades does Cornerstone Prep School serve?
Cornerstone Prep School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Cornerstone Prep School?
Cornerstone Prep School has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Prep School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Prep School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cornerstone Prep School rank in TN?
Cornerstone Prep School ranks #668 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Cornerstone Prep School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornerstone Prep School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cornerstone Prep School a charter school?
Yes, Cornerstone Prep School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cornerstone Prep School a Title I school?
No, Cornerstone Prep School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Phone
- (901) 416-3640
- Area population (ZIP 38118)
- 39,162
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 28.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38118; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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