Farragut Intermediate School in Knoxville, Tennessee on DonorsChoose

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Farragut Intermediate School is a suburban public school in Knoxville, Tennessee that is part of Knox County Schools. It serves 1,110 students in grades 3 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.1:1. Its teachers have had 58 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 3 - 5

1,110 Students

58 Teachers

208 W End Ave

Knoxville, TN 37934 View local requests

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Farragut Intermediate School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Jessica

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Farragut Intermediate School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

21%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Farragut Intermediate School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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