Belle Morris Elementary

2308 Washington PIKE
Knoxville, TN 37917

426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Belle Morris Elementary School, located at 2308 Washington Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Knox County School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes core academic development while encouraging social and emotional growth among its diverse student population. With a commitment to inclusivity, Belle Morris focuses on building strong foundations in literacy and mathematics, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Belle Morris Elementary places a high value on community engagement and parental involvement. The school frequently organizes events and initiatives designed to connect families with the learning process, creating a collaborative atmosphere that extends beyond the classroom. By balancing structured instructional time with enrichment opportunities, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic curiosity, making it a key educational institution in the East Knoxville community.

426

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belle Morris Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	159
Black	88
Asian	2
Two or More	47

Hispanic
159 (37.3%)
White
130 (30.5%)
Black
88 (20.7%)
Two or More
47 (11.0%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)594-1277
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Belle Morris Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Belle Morris Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	196	46%
Male	230	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)