Preschool serves 224 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Preschool's student population of 224 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Motto
Every student prepared for college, career, and life success
School Rankings
The diversity score of Preschool is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
25%
21%
White
50%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Preschool?
224 students attend Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Preschool students are White, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Preschool?
Preschool has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Preschool offer ?
Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Preschool part of?
Preschool is part of Oak Ridge School District.
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