Beacon College Preparatory vs Wells Station Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon College Preparatory
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
Wells Station Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students
| Measure | Beacon College Preparatory Memphis, Tennessee | Wells Station Elementary Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #811 of 913 |
| National rank | – | #49671 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 321 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | – | 18% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wells Station Elementary is the larger school with 593 students compared with 321.
- •Beacon College Preparatory is a charter school while Wells Station Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beacon College Preparatory better than Wells Station Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beacon College Preparatory and Wells Station Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon College Preparatory: 321. Wells Station Elementary: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon College Preparatory and Wells Station Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Beacon College Preparatory is unranked and Wells Station Elementary is 811th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).