At a glance
Reported students
381
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455.5
KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary School: 381 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
- 368
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.6:1
What the reported data says about KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary School
KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Memphis. It is one of 209 current school records connected to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. NCES reports 381 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 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (94.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.9%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary School
- 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
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White0.3%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black94.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
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.
Cummings Elementary/Middle School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
379 reported students
Sheffield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
386 reported students
Journey East Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
376 reported students
Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
386 reported students
Scenic Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
392 reported students
Douglass Elementary/Middle School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
393 reported students
Public schools near KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell-Guthrie School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–08 | 280 | 0.9 mi |
| Perea Elementary School Elementary · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | KG–06 | 393 | 1.5 mi |
| Downtown Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 784 | 1.6 mi |
| Vollentine Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 319 | 2.2 mi |
| Snowden Elementary/Middle School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–08 | 1,384 | 2.6 mi |
| Bruce Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 448 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary School
What grades does KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary School serve?
KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
How many students attend KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary School?
KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary School reported 381 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 368 students.
Is KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary School 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 KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary School in?
KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary School 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 KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Caldwell-Guthrie School (0.9 mi), Perea Elementary School (1.5 mi), Downtown Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.