Beacon College Preparatory serves 206 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beacon College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Beacon College Preparatory's student population of 206 students has grown by 174% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 260% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beacon College Preparatory is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
34%
14%
Black
59%
21%
White
6%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Beacon College Preparatory?
206 students attend Beacon College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Beacon College Preparatory students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon College Preparatory?
Beacon College Preparatory has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beacon College Preparatory offer ?
Beacon College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Beacon College Preparatory part of?
Beacon College Preparatory is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Beacon College Preparatory located?
Beacon College Preparatory is located in the Stage Park Meadows neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Stage Park Meadows.
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