Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten,
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fair Garden Family/community Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Fair Garden Family/community Center's student population of 145 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fair Garden Family/community Center is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
86%
21%
White
5%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fair Garden Family/community Center often compared to?
Fair Garden Family/community Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Ft Sanders Education Development Center, Knox Adaptive Education Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Fair Garden Family/community Center?
145 students attend Fair Garden Family/community Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Fair Garden Family/community Center students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fair Garden Family/community Center?
Fair Garden Family/community Center has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fair Garden Family/community Center offer ?
Fair Garden Family/community Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Fair Garden Family/community Center part of?
Fair Garden Family/community Center is part of Knox County School District.
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