Emerald Academy

www.emeraldacademy.org

Charter School 448 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Emerald Academy, located at 220 Carrick Street in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school serving students in grades K–8. As the first K–8 charter school in Knoxville, it was founded with the mission to equip scholars with the academic skills and character traits necessary to succeed in high school, college, and beyond. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a strong focus on core values, seeking to bridge the educational opportunity gap by providing high-quality instruction to children in the urban core of Knoxville.

The school is known for its extended school day and year, which provides students with additional time for learning and enrichment. Emerald Academy’s educational model is built upon a foundation of high expectations, structured environments, and intentional community involvement. By fostering a culture of excellence and accountability, the academy aims to prepare its scholars for long-term success while serving as a model for public education innovation in East Tennessee.

448

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerald Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	68
Black	259
Asian	2
Two or More	42

Black
259 (57.8 %)
White
77 (17.2 %)
Hispanic
68 (15.2 %)
Two or More
42 (9.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)249-7223
Website:	http://www.emeraldacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Emerald Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	50
Grade 6	50
Grade 7	52
Grade 8	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Emerald Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	51.8%
Male	216	48.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)