Fair Garden Family/community Center

Fair Garden Family/community Center serves 161 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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Fair Garden Family/community Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Fair Garden Family/community Center's student population of 161 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
161 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fair Garden Family/community Center is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
84%
21%
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White
5%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 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?
161 students attend Fair Garden Family/community Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Fair Garden Family/community Center students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fair Garden Family/community Center?
Fair Garden Family/community Center has a student ration of 20:1, 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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