Fair Garden Family/community Center

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

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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.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
145 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
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Black
86%
21%
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White
5%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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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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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

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