MOORELAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mooreland Heights Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Knoxville, TN with about 299 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 27 teachers, Mooreland Heights Elementary 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.

Mooreland Heights Elementary, located on Magazine Road in South Knoxville, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Knox County School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education within a neighborhood-centered environment. It emphasizes student growth and community involvement, striving to create a supportive atmosphere where children can develop both academically and socially during their formative years.

The school is situated in a quiet residential area, which helps facilitate a close-knit community feel among families and staff. Like many schools in the Knox County system, Mooreland Heights focuses on meeting state curriculum standards while integrating extracurricular opportunities that encourage student participation and character development. Parents often choose the school for its accessible location and its commitment to fostering a traditional, stable learning environment for the South Knoxville community.

For more information, contact Mooreland Heights Elementary at (865) 579-2105 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.