BELLE MORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Belle Morris Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Knoxville, TN with about 478 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Belle Morris Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Belle Morris Elementary School, located at 2308 Washington Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Knox County School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes core academic development while encouraging social and emotional growth among its diverse student population. With a commitment to inclusivity, Belle Morris focuses on building strong foundations in literacy and mathematics, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Belle Morris Elementary places a high value on community engagement and parental involvement. The school frequently organizes events and initiatives designed to connect families with the learning process, creating a collaborative atmosphere that extends beyond the classroom. By balancing structured instructional time with enrichment opportunities, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic curiosity, making it a key educational institution in the East Knoxville community.

For more information, contact Belle Morris Elementary at (865) 594-1277 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2308 Washington PIKE
Knoxville, TN 37917
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BELLE MORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Knoxville, TN with about 478 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Knox County
Total Students:
478
Teachers:
35
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 478 students

White
41.0%
Black or African American
25.9%
Hispanic/Latino
23.8%
Two or more races
9.2%

Female
53.6%
Male
46.4%

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.