At a glance
Reported students
203
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455.5
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus: 203 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 218
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Memphis. It is one of 209 current school records connected to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. NCES reports 203 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.5%). English learners represent 23.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.5%
- Hispanic36.5%
- Black61.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus
Elementary · Grades KG–08
201 reported students
Dunbar Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
206 reported students
Compass Community School Frayser Campus
Elementary · Grades KG–08
200 reported students
Circles Of Success Learning Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
195 reported students
Rozelle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
222 reported students
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
183 reported students
Public schools near Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Grove Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 290 | 0.5 mi |
| Dunbar Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 206 | 0.6 mi |
| Cherokee Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 321 | 0.7 mi |
| Hanley K-8 School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 358 | 1.1 mi |
| Sharpe Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 301 | 1.5 mi |
| Sherwood Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 531 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus
What grades does Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus serve?
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
How many students attend Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus?
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus reported 203 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 218 students.
Is Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus a public, charter, or magnet school?
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus in?
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, based in Memphis, TN, which operates 209 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bethel Grove Elementary School (0.5 mi), Dunbar Elementary School (0.6 mi), Cherokee Elementary School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.