Sterchi Elementary

399 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

399

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sterchi Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	50
Black	54
Asian	4
Two or More	36

White
255 (63.9%)
Black
54 (13.5%)
Hispanic
50 (12.5%)
Two or More
36 (9.0%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)

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)689-1470
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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 79

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sterchi Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sterchi Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	217	54.4%
Male	182	45.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)