Gap Creek Elementary

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Gap Creek Elementary ranks 195 th of 1020 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public K-5

1920 Kimberlin Hts RD
Knoxville, TN 37920

(865) 577-4860

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
195^th of 1,020 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,981

Students who attend Gap Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	South Doyle Middle School
High:	South Doyle High School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.2

Number of students: 70

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gap Creek Elementary ranks better than 80.9% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 12^th among 49 ranked elementary schools in the Knox County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.92. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), two or more races (7.1%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gap Creek Elementary is 7.2, which is the 2^nd best among 49 elementary schools in the Knox County School District. (See more...)

Compare Gap Creek Elementary employs 9.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gap Creek Elementary is $17,981, which is the highest among 54 elementary schools in the Knox County School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gap Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gap Creek Elementary 195^th of 1020 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Gap Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Knox County:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County 89^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gap Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gap Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	86.81	93^rd	809	88.5%
2011	71.86	219^th	818	73.2%
2012	88.71	82^nd	820	90.0%
2013	60.47	388^th	846	54.1%
2014	73.73	156^th	853	81.7%
2015	89.84	53^rd	855	93.8%
2017	73.53	101^st	646	84.4%
2018	67.48	239^th	997	76.0%
2019	44.01	524^th	985	46.8%
2021	71.81	198^th	983	79.9%
2022	64.54	286^th	1000	71.4%
2023	73.92	195^th	1020	80.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Gap Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	74.19	174^th	975	82.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Gap Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	47.08	444^th	916	51.5%

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Rank History for White students at Gap Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	65.07	224^th	841	73.4%
2019	33.59	573^rd	812	29.4%
2021	60.26	267^th	844	68.4%
2022	52.09	348^th	844	58.8%
2023	58.85	276^th	852	67.6%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Every student is treated with respect. Ms. Margush has helped my child thrive and build confidence in his abilities. Principal Light, is a compassionate, fun leader who has exceeded our expectations and set an incomparable precident for any future school administrator we may come in contact with. We love Gap Creek! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Gap Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	138	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
1989	156	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	158
1990	147	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
1991	155	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
1992	164	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
1993	159	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
1994	168	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
1995	130	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
1996	130	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
1997	135	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	-11	129
1998	111	17	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	-1	130
1999	124	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	127
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	116	116
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	119	119
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	122	122
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	122	122
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	115	115
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	118	118
2006	106	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
2007	125	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
2008	110	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
2009	123	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
2010	120	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
2011	108	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	112
2012	101	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	104
2013	112	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	114
2014	101	0	0	2	0	0	4	0	107
2015	88	0	0	1	0	0	5	0	94
2016	104	2	0	2	0	0	6	0	114
2017	91	2	0	2	0	0	7	0	102
2018	89	1	1	4	0	0	7	0	102
2019	73	1	1	1	0	0	7	0	83
2020	82	3	1	1	0	0	8	0	95
2021	63	1	0	2	0	0	7	0	73
2022	63	1	0	2	1	0	5	0	72
2023	61	1	0	2	1	0	5	0	70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gap Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	141	7.0	20.1	n/a
1989	158	7.0	22.5	n/a
1990	151	7.0	21.5	n/a
1991	157	10.0	15.7	n/a
1992	166	10.0	16.6	n/a
1993	166	10.0	16.6	n/a
1994	173	11.0	15.7	n/a
1995	133	11.0	12.1	n/a
1996	133	11.0	12.1	n/a
1997	129	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	130	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	127	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	116	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	119	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	122	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	122	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	115	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	118	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	112	7.0	16.0	n/a
2007	131	7.0	18.7	32.8
2008	113	6.0	18.8	42.5
2009	129	7.0	18.4	36.4
2010	124	6.5	19.0	51.6
2011	112	8.0	14.0	64.3
2012	104	7.0	14.8	60.6
2013	114	7.5	15.2	64
2014	107	8.0	13.3	63.6
2015	94	8.0	11.7	50
2016	114	10.0	11.4	68.4
2017	102	9.0	11.3	n/a
2018	102	9.0	11.3	n/a
2019	83	8.1	10.2	n/a
2020	95	9.0	10.5	60
2021	73	11.5	6.3	n/a
2022	72	11.0	6.5	n/a
2023	70	9.6	7.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gap Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	141	7.0	20.1	n/a
1989	158	7.0	22.5	n/a
1990	151	7.0	21.5	n/a
1991	157	10.0	15.7	n/a
1992	166	10.0	16.6	n/a
1993	166	10.0	16.6	n/a
1994	173	11.0	15.7	n/a
1995	133	11.0	12.1	n/a
1996	133	11.0	12.1	n/a
1997	129	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	130	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	127	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	116	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	119	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	122	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	122	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	115	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	118	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	112	7.0	16.0	n/a
2007	131	7.0	18.7	32.8
2008	113	6.0	18.8	42.5
2009	129	7.0	18.4	36.4
2010	124	6.5	19.0	51.6
2011	112	8.0	14.0	64.3
2012	104	7.0	14.8	60.6
2013	114	7.5	15.2	64
2014	107	8.0	13.3	63.6
2015	94	8.0	11.7	50
2016	114	10.0	11.4	68.4
2017	102	9.0	11.3	n/a
2018	102	9.0	11.3	n/a
2019	83	8.1	10.2	n/a
2020	95	9.0	10.5	60
2021	73	11.5	6.3	n/a
2022	72	11.0	6.5	n/a
2023	70	9.6	7.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gap Creek Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$237 (1.5%)	$15,139 (93.5%)	$16,195
2020	$314 (2.3%)	$12,845 (95.6%)	$13,430
2021	$535 (3.0%)	$16,779 (93.3%)	$17,981

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gap Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 524^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 195^th of 1020 Elementary schools	34.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gap Creek Elementary)	31.6	69.2	37.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Knox County)	42.4	38.4	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gap Creek Elementary)	27.8	76.9	49.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)	40.2	43.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gap Creek Elementary)	47.1	50	2.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)	46.3	44.7	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gap Creek Elementary)	33.3	50	16.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)	36.5	48.4	11.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gap Creek Elementary)	41.7	90	48.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)	48.5	45.5	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	41.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gap Creek Elementary)	33.3	40	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)	40.1	42.5	2.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Gap Creek Elementary)	39.6	68.6	29%
All Grades Mathematics (Knox County)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gap Creek Elementary)	31.3	57.1	25.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Knox County)	38.7	40.1	1.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	83	70	15.7%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	73	61	16.4%
Two or More Races	7	5	28.6%

Schools Near Gap Creek Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				TNReady Mathematics (2023)					TNReady English Language Arts (2023)					TNReady Science (2023)					TNReady Social Studies (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gap Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	1920 Kimberlin Hts RD	Knoxville	37920	Knox County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 577-4860	70	10	7.2		61 (87.1%)	1 (1.4%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.1%)	73.9	195^th of 1020 public elementary schools	80.9%		64.5	286^th of 1000 public elementary schools	71.4%	91	69.2	50.0	90.0		68.6	76.9	50.0	40.0		57.1	69.2	41.7	30.0		48.6			$17,981	$535	$16,779
New Hopewell Elementary	Public	K-5	757 Kimberlin Hgts RD	Knoxville	37920	Knox County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 579-2194	254	16	16.0		209 (82.3%)	16 (6.3%)	14 (5.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.5%)	61.2	337^th of 1020 public elementary schools	67.0%		69.1	240^th of 1000 public elementary schools	76.0%	97	31.9	59.1	45.9		45.3	38.3	43.2	45.9		42.2	59.6	45.5	48.6		51.6			$12,154	$696	$10,714
Seymour Primary	Public	K-3	717 Boyds Creek RD	Seymour	37865	Sevier County	Sevier County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 577-5970	657	44	14.8		600 (91.3%)	8 (1.2%)	35 (5.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.8%)	43.6	565^th of 1020 public elementary schools	44.6%		39.8	585^th of 1000 public elementary schools	41.5%	20	35.2				35.2	38.0				38.0	40.6				40.6			$11,170	$813	$9,754
Boyds Creek Elementary School	Public	K-6	1729 Indian Warpath	Sevierville	37876	Sevier County	Sevier County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 774-8285	429	31	13.7		371 (86.5%)	9 (2.1%)	37 (8.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	61.3	334^th of 1020 public elementary schools	67.3%		58.9	349^th of 1000 public elementary schools	65.1%	15	54.5	35.7	47.6	32.7	42.9	45.5	44.6	41.3	38.5	42.5	54.5	50.0	39.7	50.0	48.2	46.2	46.2	$12,949	$917	$11,330
Prospect Elementary School	Public	K-5	1535 Burnett Station RD	Seymour	37865	Blount County	Blount County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 980-1565	341	23	14.6		313 (91.8%)	5 (1.5%)	17 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	67.1	263^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	74.2%		63.7	295^th of 1000 public elementary schools	70.5%	32	45.8	45.0	44.4		45.1	44.1	41.4	41.3		42.3	71.2	58.3	56.5		62.4			$10,337	$928	$8,724
Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2725 Island Home BLVD	Knoxville	37920	Knox County	Tennessee Schools for the Deaf	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 579-2500	48	12	3.9		35 (72.9%)	5 (10.4%)	5 (10.4%)	2 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Sunnyview Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	412 Bagwell RD	Knoxville	37924	Knox County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 594-1173	274	16	16.7		172 (62.8%)	51 (18.6%)	19 (6.9%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.9%)								(n/a)																		$12,955	$648	$11,505
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	3001 Brooks RD	Knoxville	37914	Knox County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 594-1328	453	49	9.2		49 (10.8%)	299 (66.0%)	56 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	47 (10.4%)	6.5	993^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	2.6%		8	975^th of 1000 public elementary schools	2.5%	18	10.3	11.6	8.8		10.2	13.2	14.9	6.0		11.4	15.2	14.5	7.4		12.5			$14,117	$2,092	$11,299
Carter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9304 College LN	Strawberry Plains	37871	Knox County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 933-4172	536	37	14.6		456 (85.1%)	13 (2.4%)	32 (6.0%)	9 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.5%)	45.5	541^st of 1020 public elementary schools	47.0%		38.1	607^th of 1000 public elementary schools	39.3%	66	21.1	35.8	42.1		32.9	30.0	55.2	33.3		37.9	34.4	71.6	33.3		43.9			$11,208	$693	$9,891
Chilhowee Intermediate	Public	3-5	5005 Asheville HWY	Knoxville	37914	Knox County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 594-1285	210	11	18.5		126 (60.0%)	48 (22.9%)	18 (8.6%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.7%)	18.9	839^th of 1020 public elementary schools	17.7%		27.5	735^th of 1000 public elementary schools	26.5%	104	15.9	13.0	22.0		16.6	22.9	28.6	22.0		24.8	34.8	19.5	27.1		26.8			$13,389	$983	$11,704

Frequently Asked Questions about Gap Creek Elementary

Is Gap Creek Elementary a good school?

Gap Creek Elementary ranks 195^th of 1020 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gap Creek Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 70 students attended Gap Creek Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Gap Creek Elementary?

Students at Gap Creek Elementary are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

What district is Gap Creek Elementary in?

Knox County

What schools do graduates of Gap Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Gap Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Doyle Middle School
High : South Doyle High School

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