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Lester Prep

320 Carpenter St
Memphis, TN 38112
Lester Prep serves 211 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lester Prep's student population of 211 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Lester Prep
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Lester Prep is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
92%
21%
White
2%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lester Prep.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.15
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lester Prep?
211 students attend Lester Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lester Prep students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lester Prep?
Lester Prep has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lester Prep offer ?
Lester Prep offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lester Prep part of?
In what neighborhood is Lester Prep located?
Lester Prep is located in the Binghampton neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 4 other public schools located in Binghampton.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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