Very Good
#554 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 31% in state
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary
Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
230 Henry AVE, Memphis, TN 38107
- Math 26% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$36,393
Median home value
$128,600
Median rent
$999/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
38.4%
Poverty rate
28.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38107; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrieCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Perea Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Compass Community School Hickory Hill CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.4 | K–8 | Not available | 254 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #42 of 202
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #554 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary
What grades does Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary serve?
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary?
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary rank in TN?
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary ranks #554 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.8%
- Phone
- (901) 791-9391
- Area population (ZIP 38107)
- 14,254
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 38107; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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