Elementary Schools in Knox County


Summary:

The Knox County school district in Tennessee is home to 56 elementary schools serving students from pre-K through 5th grade. This diverse region offers a range of educational options, from high-performing Northshore Elementary to schools facing challenges in high-poverty areas. While there are stark disparities in academic performance across the district, several standout schools, including Sequoyah Elementary and Blue Grass Elementary, consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Tennessee.

The data reveals a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools in the Knox County district, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. Additionally, there is a wide range in per-student spending, from $10,445 at Farragut Intermediate to $23,170 at Maynard Elementary, with no clear correlation between funding and performance.

The data also highlights the potential benefits of specialized educational approaches, as schools with a focused curriculum or magnet program, such as Northshore Elementary and Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy, appear to be outperforming their traditional counterparts. This suggests that innovative educational models may be a key factor in addressing the disparities observed within the Knox County elementary school system.

District Detail

 400 West Summit Hill DR
Knoxville, TN 37902

 (865) 594-1620

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 139 Tennessee districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 60,185

Primary Schools: 54
Middle Schools: 17
High Schools: 19
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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