Thackston School
School Notes Overview:
Thackston School is a co-educational independent elementary school serving students in preschool through fifth grade. It is our mission to offer a nurturing environment so students may seek academic excellence; to recognize and develop each student's unique talents and gifts; and to assist students in making self-directed, realistic, and responsible decisions....
School Overview:
Thackston School |
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| School Membership(s) | State or regional independent school association | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 5 | |
| Year Founded | 1920 | |
| County | Knox County, TN | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 134 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(TN) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 40 students | ||
| Kind - 20 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 10 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 75% | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Khaki pants, plaid jumpers/skirts, collared shirts) |
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This School |
(TN) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | |
| Head of School | Deborah Wofford | |
| Admissions Director | Kristi Wofford | |
| Admissions Associate | Deborah Wofford | |
School Notes:
- Thackston School is a co-educational independent elementary school serving students in preschool through fifth grade. It is our mission to offer a nurturing environment so students may seek academic excellence; to recognize and develop each student's unique talents and gifts; and to assist students in making self-directed, realistic, and responsible decisions.
- Profile last updated: 09/21/2009
In the News:
- Seasonal FluMist clinics to return to Knox Schools Monday (WBIR-TV Knoxville)
posted on October 2, 2009 at 10:04:20 pm
After a delayed shipment, the in-school FluMist clinics are set to start up again Monday, and the Knox County Health Department has released a list of places and times. - Shipping delay postpones FluMist vaccinations at Knox schools (WBIR-TV Knoxville)
posted on September 25, 2009 at 12:04:20 am
A delay in shipping of the vaccine has prompted the Knox County Health Department to postpone its flu vaccination clinics at Knox County Schools next week. - Short supply forces Knox Health Department to postpone FluMist vaccines (Knoxville News Sentinel)
posted on September 24, 2009 at 09:03:53 pm
KNOXVILLE - Knox County Health Department is rescheduling all in-school FluMist clinics scheduled for next week, because there's not enough FluMist in stock. The health department was supposed to receive a shipment of vaccine for those clinics, but it's been delayed because more people nationally are getting the vaccine, and they're getting it earlier than usual, Mark Jones, director of the ... - Thackston School fire-starter still unknown (Knoxville News Sentinel)
posted on June 8, 2009 at 10:35:18 am
The students and teachers have settled into a temporary home, but investigators say they still don't know who burned down the little red schoolhouse on the corner. - Martial arts instructor doubles her honors (Knoxville News Sentinel)
posted on April 29, 2009 at 04:14:05 am
Martial Arts Hall of Fame member Toni L. McSorley of Knoxville doubled her honors at a gala banquet recently. She received the Platinum Award for 45 years of service in the martial arts.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (37916) | School Zip (37916) |
(TN) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 11,672 people | 5,681,706 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 53% | 18% |
| Population Average Age | 21 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.7 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $10,999 | $40,664 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 3.1 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 46 years old | 37 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (37916) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 7% / 93% | 65% / 35% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Thackston School Branch - 83 students - 0.1 mi. away - view location
- Annoor Academy Of Knoxville - 99 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- Annoor Academy - 48 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- Christian Family Cooperative - 134 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- Mountain Song School - 8 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
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