Karns Preschool serves 92 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Karns Preschool is 0.41, 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
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
7%
21%
White
76%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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 Karns Preschool?
92 students attend Karns Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Karns Preschool students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Karns Preschool?
Karns Preschool has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Karns Preschool offer ?
Karns Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Karns Preschool part of?
Karns Preschool is part of Knox County School District.
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