Fair Garden Family/community Center serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- 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
Community Size
School Overview
Fair Garden Family/community Center's student population of 135 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fair Garden Family/community Center is 0.32, which is less 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
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
82%
21%
White
9%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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
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?
135 students attend Fair Garden Family/community Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Fair Garden Family/community Center students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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