STERCHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sterchi Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Knoxville, TN with about 419 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Sterchi Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Sterchi Elementary School, located at 900 Oaklett Drive in the Fountain City area of Knoxville, Tennessee, is a prominent public school serving students in the Knox County School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic achievement and personal growth. It typically serves a diverse student population from the surrounding suburban neighborhoods, striving to provide a well-rounded education that incorporates foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Sterchi Elementary is noted for its active parent and community involvement, which is a hallmark of the Fountain City area. The school integrates various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs to help students develop social skills and interests outside the traditional classroom setting. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Sterchi maintains a commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and prepare for success in their middle school years and beyond.

For more information, contact Sterchi Elementary at (865) 689-1470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

900 Oaklett DR
Knoxville, TN 37912
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STERCHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Knoxville, TN with about 419 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Knox County
Total Students:
419
Teachers:
24
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
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 419 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending STERCHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.3%
Black or African American
7.6%
Hispanic/Latino
6.4%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
2.1%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.