Lester Prep serves 219 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lester Prep's student population of 219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lester Prep is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
94%
21%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lester Prep?
219 students attend Lester Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lester Prep students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lester Prep?
Lester Prep has a student ration of 12:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lester Prep part of?
Lester Prep is part of Tennessee Public Charter School Commission School District.
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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