SAM E. HILL FAMILY/COMMUNITY CENTER

Sam E. Hill Family/Community Center is a public elementary school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Knoxville, TN with about 177 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Sam E. Hill Family/Community Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Sam E. Hill Family/Community Center, located on Delaware Avenue in Knoxville, serves as a multifaceted hub dedicated to early childhood education and family support services. Operated under the umbrella of the Knox County Schools system, the center is primarily recognized for its role in providing high-quality Pre-Kindergarten programs. By focusing on foundational learning, the facility aims to prepare young children for academic success while fostering social and emotional development in a nurturing environment.

Beyond its role as a school, the center functions as a vital resource for the surrounding community. It is designed to bridge the gap between education and family stability by offering various outreach initiatives and support services intended to engage parents and guardians. By integrating educational programming with community-based assistance, the Sam E. Hill Family/Community Center serves as a cornerstone for local families, working to create a holistic support system that benefits both the students and the broader neighborhood.

For more information, contact Sam E. Hill Family/Community Center at (865) 594-3632 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1725 Delaware AVE
Knoxville, TN 37921
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SAM E. HILL FAMILY/COMMUNITY CENTER is a public school in Knoxville, TN with about 177 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
Knox County
Total Students:
177
Teachers:
16
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 177 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SAM E. HILL FAMILY/COMMUNITY CENTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.

Black or African American
70.6%
Hispanic/Latino
15.8%
White
9.6%
Two or more races
4.0%

Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.