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University of Tennessee Early Learning Center

Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

Knoxville, TN

1206 White Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

University of Tennessee Early Learning Center is an early childhood program in Knoxville, Tennessee, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 12 students and around 6 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 185 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
12
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6
Boys and girls
Coed · 6 girls, 6 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Early childhood program
School day
About 7 hours
School year
185 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 52% of preschool programs in Tennessee (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 53% of preschool programs in Tennessee.
    • Compared with 45 preschool programs in Tennessee.

    Students by survey year

    16’11–1211’13–1410’15–1615’19–2012’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K36
    K12

    Student body

    White58%
    Asian25%
    Hispanic or Latino17%

    Member of

    • National Association for the Education of Young Children

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask University of Tennessee Early Learning Center whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about University of Tennessee Early Learning Center

    What grades does University of Tennessee Early Learning Center serve?

    University of Tennessee Early Learning Center serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend University of Tennessee Early Learning Center?

    About 12 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at University of Tennessee Early Learning Center?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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