The Alpha School serves 117 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Alpha School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The Alpha School's student population of 117 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Alpha School is 0.12, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
2%
21%
White
94%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Alpha School?
117 students attend The Alpha School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of The Alpha School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Alpha School?
The Alpha School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Alpha School offer ?
The Alpha School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is The Alpha School part of?
The Alpha School is part of Claiborne County School District.
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