Knox Adaptive Education Center

Knox County
5719 Kingston PIKE
Knoxville, TN 37919
44 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The Knox Adaptive Education Center, located at 5719 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee, serves as a specialized facility within the Knox County Schools system. The center is dedicated to providing tailored educational support for students who require an alternative learning environment. Its mission focuses on meeting the unique academic, social, and behavioral needs of its student population through individualized instruction, ensuring that every student has access to a supportive framework that fosters personal growth and educational progress.

By providing a structured and specialized setting, the center plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to offer inclusive educational pathways. The faculty and staff at the Knox Adaptive Education Center work to bridge gaps in traditional learning, emphasizing a holistic approach that prioritizes student well-being and developmental milestones. The facility serves as a critical resource for families seeking specialized intervention and a dedicated academic community designed to help students overcome barriers and succeed within the broader school district.
44
Total Students
11.6
Full-Time Teachers
3.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    27 (61.4 %)
  • Black
    12 (27.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (6.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (4.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Knox County
Phone: (865)909-9020
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 44
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.8
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 1
Grade 3 1
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 9
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 1
Grade 11 7
Grade 12 6
Gender Ratio