At a glance
Reported students
351
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455.5
Memphis Delta Preparatory School: 351 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
- 383
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.5:1
What the reported data says about Memphis Delta Preparatory School
Memphis Delta Preparatory 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 351 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 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (98%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Memphis Delta Preparatory 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
- Students with disabilities
- 8.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black98%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
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.
Frayser-Corning Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
347 reported students
E.E. Jeter Elementary/Middle School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
356 reported students
Winchester Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
344 reported students
Hanley K-8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
358 reported students
Aurora Collegiate Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
340 reported students
Journey East Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
376 reported students
Public schools near Memphis Delta Preparatory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circles Of Success Learning Academy Elementary · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | KG–05 | 195 | 0.4 mi |
| Cummings Elementary/Middle School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–08 | 379 | 0.4 mi |
| Hamilton School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | KG–08 | 677 | 0.9 mi |
| Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | KG–08 | 99 | 0.9 mi |
| A. B. Hill Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 485 | 1.2 mi |
| Larose Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 313 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Memphis Delta Preparatory School
What grades does Memphis Delta Preparatory School serve?
Memphis Delta Preparatory 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 Memphis Delta Preparatory School?
Memphis Delta Preparatory School reported 351 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 383 students.
Is Memphis Delta Preparatory School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Memphis Delta Preparatory 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 Memphis Delta Preparatory School in?
Memphis Delta Preparatory 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 Memphis Delta Preparatory School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Circles Of Success Learning Academy (0.4 mi), Cummings Elementary/Middle School (0.4 mi), Hamilton School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.