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University Of Tennessee Early Learning Center

1206 White Ave Knoxville, TN 37996
Tel: (865) 974-4062
cehhs.utk.edu

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • University Of Tennessee Early Learning Center for Research and Practice (ELC) is a laboratory school affiliated with the department of child and family studies within the college of education, health and human sciences.
  • The ELC provides full-day high quality early education programs for families of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners.
  • The mission of the ELC is to generate knowledge and practices that improve the field of early education.
  • We are committed to engaging in meaningful, interdisciplinary research that makes a difference in the lives of children and families, preparing high quality early childhood teachers, and providing exemplary early education programs.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeUniversity Of Tennessee Early Learning Center
Pre-K24
Kind15
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Student Body

Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
National Association of Laboratory Schools (NALS)

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Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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