The Alpha School serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Alpha School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The Alpha School's student population of 135 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Alpha School is 0.15, 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
34:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
92%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Alpha School?
135 students attend The Alpha School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of The Alpha School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Alpha School?
The Alpha School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Alpha School offer ?
The Alpha School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Alpha School part of?
The Alpha School is part of Claiborne County School District.
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