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Cornerstone Prep School

5221 Cottonwood Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
Cornerstone Prep School serves 53 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cornerstone Prep School's student population of 53 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Cornerstone Prep School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
77%
21%
White
4%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Cornerstone Prep School?
53 students attend Cornerstone Prep School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cornerstone Prep School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cornerstone Prep School?
Cornerstone Prep School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cornerstone Prep School offer ?
Cornerstone Prep School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Cornerstone Prep School part of?

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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