Cornerstone Prep - Lester serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cornerstone Prep - Lester's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cornerstone Prep - Lester is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
16%
Black
97%
20%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 05/06/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cornerstone Prep - Lester?
354 students attend Cornerstone Prep - Lester.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cornerstone Prep - Lester students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cornerstone Prep - Lester offer ?
Cornerstone Prep - Lester offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cornerstone Prep - Lester part of?
Cornerstone Prep - Lester is part of Tennessee Public Charter School Commission School District.
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