Located in Knoxville, TN, Ut Early Learning Center鈥搇ake / 21st enrolls 66 students in grades pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian early learning program.
The school operates with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 33:1 and employs 2 teachers in a midsize city community near the University of Tennessee neighborhood.
Ut Early Learning Center鈥搇ake / 21st provides early childhood education focused on foundational skills for young learners in a city鈥揵ased setting.
The program serves families seeking a co鈥揺ducational early learning center within the Knoxville area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ut Early Learning Center-lake / 21st?
The application deadline for Ut Early Learning Center-lake / 21st is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ut Early Learning Center-lake / 21st located?
Ut Early Learning Center-lake / 21st is located in the University of Tennessee neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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