School overview
At a glance
Reported students
43
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee other enrollment
22th percentile
Compared with 98 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
573
Hamblen County Alternative School: 43 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21th percentile
5.6:1 reported; state peer median 12:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Hamblen County Alternative School
Hamblen County Alternative School is a public other school serving grades KG–12 in Morristown. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Hamblen County Schools. NCES reports 43 students for 2024–25.
Among 98 other schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 126.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.6:1, below the Tennessee median of 12:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.2%). English learners represent 14.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Hamblen County Alternative School
- 1How do the reported 5.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.2%
- Hispanic37.2%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Hamblen County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Whitesburg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
215 reported students
Witt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
225 reported students
John Hay Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
269 reported students
Union Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
290 reported students
West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
466 reported students
Fairview Marguerite School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
490 reported students