Ft Sanders Education Development Center

430 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Fort Sanders Educational Development Center (EDC), located at 501 S. Twenty-First Street in Knoxville, serves as a specialized facility within the Knox County School system. Unlike traditional K-12 neighborhood schools, the EDC functions primarily as a support hub designed to provide tailored educational resources and specialized programming for students with unique learning requirements. The center is integrated into the local educational infrastructure to offer a more focused environment for those who may require alternative academic pathways or specific developmental interventions.

The facility is noted for its role in fostering an inclusive educational experience by providing the necessary tools and specialized staff to assist students in achieving their academic and personal goals. By concentrating resources in a dedicated location, the center aims to address diverse educational needs more effectively than a standard classroom setting might allow. Overall, the Fort Sanders EDC represents an essential component of Knoxville’s broader commitment to educational equity, ensuring that students have access to the specific support structures required for their continued growth and development.
430
Total Students
12.2
Full-Time Teachers
35.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ft Sanders Education Development Center
Demographic Student Count
White293
Hispanic52
Black49
Asian9
Two or More26
American Indian1
  • White
    293 (68.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    52 (12.1 %)
  • Black
    49 (11.4 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (6.0 %)
  • Asian
    9 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Knox County
Phone: (865)594-5035
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 35.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 430

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ft Sanders Education Development Center
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten430
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ft Sanders Education Development Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14734.2%
Male28365.8%