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Palmer Early Learning Center

1609 Ft Henry Dr
Kingsport, TN 37664
Palmer Early Learning Center serves 133 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Palmer Early Learning Center's student population of 133 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Palmer Early Learning Center is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
10%
21%
White
75%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Palmer Early Learning Center?
133 students attend Palmer Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Palmer Early Learning Center students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palmer Early Learning Center?
Palmer Early Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Palmer Early Learning Center offer ?
Palmer Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palmer Early Learning Center part of?
Palmer Early Learning Center is part of Kingsport School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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