T Lawson Early Childhood Education Center

www.sevier.org/Domain/32

162 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

T. Lawson Early Childhood Education Center, located in Sevierville, Tennessee, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of the community’s youngest learners. Operated as part of the Sevier County School System, the center focuses exclusively on early childhood education, providing a structured yet nurturing environment designed to prepare children for their transition into elementary school.

The curriculum at T. Lawson is tailored to meet the developmental milestones of preschool-aged children, emphasizing social-emotional growth, language acquisition, and early literacy and numeracy skills. By providing a dedicated space for early intervention and play-based learning, the center plays a critical role in establishing a strong academic foundation, fostering a sense of curiosity, and supporting the diverse needs of families throughout the Sevierville area.

162

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

40.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T Lawson Early Childhood Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	18
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	1

White
137 (84.6%)
Hispanic
18 (11.1%)
Black
3 (1.9%)
Asian
3 (1.9%)
Two or More
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sevier County
Phone:	(865)428-5793
Website:	http://www.sevier.org/Domain/32
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	40.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 150

Kindergarten 12