Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kipp Memphis Collegiate 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 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
30 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1470 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
95%
20%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School's ranking?
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School is ranked #1470 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School?
381 students attend Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School offer ?
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School part of?
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School located?
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School is located in the North Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in North Memphis.
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