At a glance
Reported students
204
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee middle enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 342 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Lester Prep: 204 reported students.
What the reported data says about Lester Prep
Lester Prep is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Memphis. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Tennessee Public Charter School Commission. NCES reports 204 students for 2024–25.
Among 342 middle schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 500.5 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 (95.6%) and White (2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lester Prep
- 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2%
- Hispanic1.5%
- Black95.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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.
Other schools in Tennessee Public Charter School Commission
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tennessee Nature Academy
Middle · Grades 05–08
195 reported students
LEAD Neely's Bend School
Middle · Grades 05–08
291 reported students
KIPP Antioch Global Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–07
113 reported students
KIPP Antioch College Prep Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
526 reported students
KIPP Antioch Global High School
Other · Grades 09–11
257 reported students
Cornerstone Prep Knight Road Campus School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
85 reported students
Public schools near Lester Prep
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxine Smith STEAM Academy Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 439 | 1.5 mi |
| Treadwell Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 764 | 1.6 mi |
| University Middle School Middle · University Schools - Memphis | 06–08 | 264 | 1.9 mi |
| Kingsbury Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 538 | 2.8 mi |
| Sherwood Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 743 | 3 mi |
| Bellevue Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 625 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lester Prep
What grades does Lester Prep serve?
Lester Prep reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Tennessee Public Charter School Commission.
How many students attend Lester Prep?
Lester Prep reported 204 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 342 Tennessee middle schools reporting enrollment.
Is Lester Prep a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lester Prep 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 Lester Prep in?
Lester Prep is part of Tennessee Public Charter School Commission, based in Nashville, TN, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lester Prep?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maxine Smith STEAM Academy (1.5 mi), Treadwell Middle School (1.6 mi), University Middle School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.