Serving 720 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Power Center Academy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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-5
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Power Center Academy Elementary School's student population of 720 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Power Center Academy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Power Center Academy Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1586 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
30%
14%
Black
69%
21%
White
1%
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
What is Power Center Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Power Center Academy Elementary School is ranked #1586 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Power Center Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Power Center Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwind Elementary School, Germanshire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Power Center Academy Elementary School?
720 students attend Power Center Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Power Center Academy Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Power Center Academy Elementary School?
Power Center Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Power Center Academy Elementary School offer ?
Power Center Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Power Center Academy Elementary School part of?
Power Center Academy Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Power Center Academy Elementary School located?
Power Center Academy Elementary School is located in the Williamsburg Colony neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Williamsburg Colony.
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