Memphis School of Excellence Elementary, 4450 S. Mendenhall Road: pre-K to 5, 400 students in 2024-25, state letter grade D.
Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Sources: Memphis School of Excellence Elementary, Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ charter schools page, the Tennessee Department of Education’s State Report Card, 2024-25 letter grade and school profile files and spring 2026 test file, and the federal NCES school directory.
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary is a public charter school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Memphis. The state lists it among the schools of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), which authorizes charter schools in the county; it is run by Memphis School of Excellence. Charter schools are tuition-free public schools with no attendance zones: families apply, and admission works as described below.
- Address: 4450 S. Mendenhall Road, Memphis, TN 38141
- Main office: 901-367-7814
- Grades: pre-K to 5
- Website: www.sememphis.org
Who to call
- Front office: 901-367-7814
- Charter schools in MSCS: the district’s charter schools page
Enrollment
The federal NCES directory counted 402 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 15 students per teacher. The Tennessee Department of Education’s 2024-25 school profile file has a newer count of 400 students, including 20 in pre-K.
State report card
Tennessee grades every public school A to F. The department says School Letter Grades give “a snapshot of how each school in the state is performing, including student achievement and academic growth measures for all schools, as well as a measure of college and career readiness just for high schools.”
From the state’s 2024-25 letter grade file:
| Measure | Memphis School of Excellence Elementary |
|---|---|
| Overall letter grade, 2024-25 | D (score 2 of 5) |
| Achievement grade | F |
| Academic growth grade | C |
| Growth of the lowest-scoring 25% of students | C |
| Overall success rate on state tests, 2024-25 | 18% |
The state’s spring 2026 test file has the share of Memphis School of Excellence Elementary students in tested grades who met or exceeded expectations on TCAP: 19.6% in English language arts, 24.9% in math and 34.6% in science. The 2025-26 letter grades have not been published yet.
The State Report Card page for Memphis School of Excellence Elementary holds the full detail: results by grade and subject, chronic absenteeism and results for each group of students.
How admission works
As a public charter school, Memphis School of Excellence Elementary has no attendance zone. The school’s parents page links a student application form. See the school’s website.
Calendar and school hours
Charter schools set their own calendars and daily schedules. Check the school’s website or call the front office for break dates and bell times.
More
- The school’s own site: www.sememphis.org
- The district’s charter schools page and the state’s report card for Memphis School of Excellence Elementary
- Every public school in the city: Memphis public schools
- Calendars, enrollment and the school board: our Memphis schools guide
Frequently asked questions
What grades does Memphis School of Excellence Elementary serve?
Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is at 4450 S. Mendenhall Road in Memphis; the main office number is 901-367-7814.
What is Memphis School of Excellence Elementary’s state report card grade?
Memphis School of Excellence Elementary received a D overall in Tennessee’s 2024-25 School Letter Grades, according to the Tennessee Department of Education.
How do I apply to Memphis School of Excellence Elementary?
The school’s parents page links a student application form.
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