Gap Creek Elementary

Summary:

Gap Creek Elementary is a small public elementary school in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving around 70 students in grades K-5. Despite its small size, the school consistently ranks among the top 20% of elementary schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in most years.

Gap Creek Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science that significantly exceed the averages for Knox County and the state of Tennessee. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 63.2% of Gap Creek students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to just 40.3% in Knox County and 39.7% statewide. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.3 to 7.2 students per teacher, and higher per-student spending, between $13,430 and $17,981, may contribute to its academic success.

Compared to nearby schools like Mooreland Heights Elementary and Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy, Gap Creek Elementary stands out for its consistently high performance, despite having a less diverse student population. While the school's racial homogeneity could be a factor in its academic success, it also presents an opportunity to explore ways to increase diversity and representation among its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1920 Kimberlin Hts RD
       Knoxville, TN  37920


(865) 577-4860

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
197th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Gap Creek Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  7.2 Help
Number of students:  70

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.1%
Two or more races:
7.1%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60% Help


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Compare Details Gap Creek Elementary ranks better than 80.6% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.45. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gap Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gap Creek Elementary 197th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Gap Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Knox County:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County 80th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2010 86.81 93rd 809 88.5%
2011 71.86 219th 818 73.2%
2012 88.71 82nd 820 90.0%
2013 60.47 388th 846 54.1%
2014 73.73 156th 853 81.7%
2015 89.84 53rd 855 93.8%
2017 73.53 101st 646 84.4%
2018 67.48 239th 997 76.0%
2019 44.01 524th 985 46.8%
2021 71.81 198th 983 79.9%
2022 64.54 286th 1000 71.4%
2023 73.92 195th 1020 80.9%
2024 74.45 197th 1018 80.6%
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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 174th 975 82.2%
2024 81.38 133rd 990 86.6%
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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 444th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.07 224th 841 73.4%
2019 33.59 573rd 812 29.4%
2021 60.26 267th 844 68.4%
2022 52.09 348th 844 58.8%
2023 58.85 276th 852 67.6%
2024 59.20 281st 847 66.8%
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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.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Open Quote 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.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gap Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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
2022 $888 (4.3%) $18,985 (91.4%) $20,774
2023 $904 (4.1%) $19,650 (90.1%) $21,817

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 524th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 195th 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)31.669.2
 37.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Knox County)42.438.4
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gap Creek Elementary)27.876.9
 49.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)40.243.5
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gap Creek Elementary)47.150
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)46.344.7
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gap Creek Elementary)33.350
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)36.548.4
 11.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gap Creek Elementary)41.790
 48.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)48.545.5
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gap Creek Elementary)33.340
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)40.142.5
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Gap Creek Elementary)39.668.6
 29%
   All Grades Mathematics (Knox County)40.838.1
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gap Creek Elementary)31.357.1
 25.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Knox County)38.740.1
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8370
 15.7%
African American11
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White7361
 16.4%
Two or More Races75
 28.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gap Creek Elementary

Gap Creek Elementary ranks 197th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

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

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

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


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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.

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