T T U Child Development Lab serves 20 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T T U Child Development Lab ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
T T U Child Development Lab's student population of 20 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1915
School Mascot
Awesome Eagle
School Rankings
The diversity score of T T U Child Development Lab is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
10%
21%
White
80%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Awesome Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend T T U Child Development Lab?
20 students attend T T U Child Development Lab.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of T T U Child Development Lab students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T T U Child Development Lab?
T T U Child Development Lab has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does T T U Child Development Lab offer ?
T T U Child Development Lab offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T T U Child Development Lab part of?
T T U Child Development Lab is part of Putnam County School District.
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