Norwood Elementary

Summary:

Norwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving 494 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Knox County school district, which is ranked 72 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Norwood Elementary consistently performs significantly below the Knox County and Tennessee state averages in proficiency rates for Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.8% of Norwood students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 40.3% for Knox County and 39.7% for Tennessee. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 602 out of 997 Tennessee elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 914 out of 1008 in 2023-2024. Norwood Elementary serves a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools like West View Elementary, Beaumont Elementary/Magnet, and Powell Elementary, which generally perform better academically.

Norwood Elementary's low academic performance, despite serving a diverse student population, suggests that there may be underlying factors, such as resource allocation, teacher quality, or instructional practices, that need to be addressed. The school's high percentage of minority and economically disadvantaged students presents an opportunity to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address the achievement gaps and improve overall academic performance. Collaboration with the district and community stakeholders could help identify and address the specific needs of the school, such as providing additional resources, professional development for teachers, and family engagement initiatives.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1909 Merchant DR
       Knoxville, TN  37912


(865) 689-1460

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
921st of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,397 Help


Students who attend Norwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northwest Middle School
High:    Powell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.4%
White:
27.8%
African American:
24.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Norwood Elementary ranks worse than 90.5% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 43rd among 49 ranked elementary schools in the Knox County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Norwood Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.4%), White (27.8%), African American (24.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norwood Elementary is 13.9, which is the 23rd best among 49 elementary schools in the Knox County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norwood Elementary is $12,397, which is the 26th highest among 49 elementary schools in the Knox County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Norwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwood Elementary 921st of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Norwood 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 Norwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Norwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 16.46 728th 809 10.0%
2011 15.92 745th 818 8.9%
2012 17.69 739th 820 9.9%
2013 22.21 784th 846 7.3%
2014 13.92 784th 853 8.1%
2015 24.56 746th 855 12.7%
2017 17.44 600th 646 7.1%
2018 38.74 602nd 997 39.6%
2019 23.00 800th 985 18.8%
2021 27.13 719th 983 26.9%
2022 20.40 808th 1000 19.2%
2023 14.72 883rd 1020 13.4%
2024 12.70 921st 1018 9.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Norwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.08 16th 95 83.2%
2022 28.66 137th 165 17.0%
2023 43.56 77th 164 53.0%
2024 25.24 156th 178 12.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Norwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.78 387th 395 2.0%
2021 24.16 319th 369 13.6%
2023 20.25 480th 528 9.1%
2024 26.31 463rd 582 20.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.46 565th 877 35.6%
2019 33.39 591st 821 28.0%
2021 40.37 469th 823 43.0%
2022 22.34 743rd 858 13.4%
2023 21.09 748th 865 13.5%
2024 20.26 753rd 853 11.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Norwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.91 698th 926 24.6%
2021 29.93 654th 945 30.8%
2022 17.12 833rd 975 14.6%
2023 13.26 898th 989 9.2%
2024 11.37 920th 990 7.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Norwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.96 795th 916 13.2%
2021 25.14 711th 941 24.4%
2022 24.33 753rd 980 23.2%
2023 16.96 854th 987 13.5%
2024 14.72 885th 991 10.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Norwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.70 176th 450 60.9%
2019 28.77 289th 404 28.5%
2021 29.62 270th 411 34.3%
2022 33.63 295th 483 38.9%
2023 24.70 382nd 500 23.6%
2024 31.29 338th 498 32.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Norwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.37 156th 319 51.1%
2019 57.00 70th 250 72.0%
2021 50.87 134th 324 58.6%
2022 25.95 296th 363 18.5%
2023 33.86 265th 387 31.5%
2024 19.91 372nd 415 10.4%
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Rank History for White students at Norwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.81 513th 841 39.0%
2019 13.98 773rd 812 4.8%
2021 25.95 672nd 844 20.4%
2022 22.30 719th 844 14.8%
2023 8.72 838th 852 1.6%
2024 6.50 840th 847 0.8%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 27, 2020

Open Quote My children are the 4th generation of my family to attend Norwood and I love that school they truly care about students and families and tech each student in individual ways in which they can learn Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Open Quote I have been an involved parent at this school for 3 years. It is an excellent school with caring staff, available principal, and great students. Lots of school and community activities. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, January 24, 2010

Open Quote Norwood is a great school with an awesome staff. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Norwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 451 60 0 0 0 n/a n/a 6 517
1989 382 39 4 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 425
1990 374 34 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1991 342 36 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1992 346 36 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1993 342 33 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 383
1994 351 33 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1995 319 44 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1996 319 44 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1997 356 55 8 1 0 n/a n/a -17 403
1998 354 54 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 418
1999 339 71 18 2 2 n/a n/a 0 432
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 421 421
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 442 442
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 497 497
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 497 497
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 461 461
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 454 454
2006 297 113 8 36 4 n/a n/a 0 458
2007 358 157 9 40 3 n/a n/a 0 567
2008 253 99 12 49 3 n/a n/a 0 416
2009 255 109 18 48 2 n/a n/a 0 432
2010 292 103 13 52 2 n/a n/a 0 462
2011 298 118 13 72 2 0 8 0 511
2012 334 136 18 76 0 0 11 0 575
2013 310 149 18 75 0 0 9 0 561
2014 342 165 21 77 0 0 8 0 613
2015 285 161 15 96 0 0 32 0 589
2016 265 163 17 116 0 0 39 0 600
2017 231 153 16 112 0 0 40 0 552
2018 225 128 12 107 0 0 35 0 507
2019 201 123 7 106 0 0 37 0 474
2020 185 119 3 134 0 0 38 0 479
2021 166 117 2 151 0 0 42 0 478
2022 144 115 1 167 1 0 43 0 471
2023 155 117 4 175 0 0 43 0 494
2024 136 122 5 188 0 0 38 0 489

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 Norwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 517 19.0 27.2 n/a
1989 425 19.0 22.3 n/a
1990 412 19.0 21.6 n/a
1991 380 26.0 14.6 n/a
1992 384 26.0 14.7 n/a
1993 383 26.0 14.7 n/a
1994 393 21.0 18.7 n/a
1995 380 21.0 18.1 n/a
1996 380 21.0 18.1 n/a
1997 403 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 418 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 432 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 421 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 442 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 497 n/a n/a n/a
2003 497 n/a n/a n/a
2004 461 n/a n/a n/a
2005 454 n/a n/a n/a
2006 458 30.3 15.1 n/a
2007 567 28.6 19.8 60.5
2008 416 32.3 12.9 80.3
2009 432 31.0 13.9 72.9
2010 462 33.5 13.7 73.8
2011 511 35.0 14.6 78.3
2012 575 36.8 15.6 85.2
2013 561 39.5 14.2 84.7
2014 613 39.9 15.3 86
2015 589 43.0 13.6 71.6
2016 600 44.0 13.6 83
2017 552 42.5 12.9 n/a
2018 507 43.0 11.7 n/a
2019 474 39.0 12.1 n/a
2020 479 37.0 12.9 n/a
2021 478 36.6 13.0 n/a
2022 471 35.1 13.4 n/a
2023 494 37.0 13.3 n/a
2024 489 35.1 13.9 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 Norwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 517 19.0 27.2 n/a
1989 425 19.0 22.3 n/a
1990 412 19.0 21.6 n/a
1991 380 26.0 14.6 n/a
1992 384 26.0 14.7 n/a
1993 383 26.0 14.7 n/a
1994 393 21.0 18.7 n/a
1995 380 21.0 18.1 n/a
1996 380 21.0 18.1 n/a
1997 403 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 418 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 432 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 421 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 442 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 497 n/a n/a n/a
2003 497 n/a n/a n/a
2004 461 n/a n/a n/a
2005 454 n/a n/a n/a
2006 458 30.3 15.1 n/a
2007 567 28.6 19.8 60.5
2008 416 32.3 12.9 80.3
2009 432 31.0 13.9 72.9
2010 462 33.5 13.7 73.8
2011 511 35.0 14.6 78.3
2012 575 36.8 15.6 85.2
2013 561 39.5 14.2 84.7
2014 613 39.9 15.3 86
2015 589 43.0 13.6 71.6
2016 600 44.0 13.6 83
2017 552 42.5 12.9 n/a
2018 507 43.0 11.7 n/a
2019 474 39.0 12.1 n/a
2020 479 37.0 12.9 n/a
2021 478 36.6 13.0 n/a
2022 471 35.1 13.4 n/a
2023 494 37.0 13.3 n/a
2024 489 35.1 13.9 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 Norwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,027 (9.0%) $9,545 (83.2%) $11,466
2020 $1,230 (10.9%) $9,375 (82.8%) $11,317
2021 $1,324 (11.6%) $9,394 (82.5%) $11,385
2022 $1,515 (12.3%) $10,112 (81.8%) $12,358
2023 $1,578 (12.7%) $9,984 (80.5%) $12,397

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norwood Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 800th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 883rd of 1020 Elementary schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norwood Elementary)3220.4
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Knox County)42.438.4
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norwood Elementary)208.2
 11.8%
   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 (Norwood Elementary)37.926.5
 11.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)46.344.7
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norwood Elementary)16.929.4
 12.5%
   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 (Norwood Elementary)28.411.5
 16.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)48.545.5
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Norwood Elementary)14.811.5
 3.3%
   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 (Norwood Elementary)32.419.8
 12.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Knox County)40.838.1
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Norwood Elementary)17.215.4
 1.8%
   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 Students474494
 4.2%
African American123117
 4.9%
American Indian00
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic106175
 65.1%
Pacific Islander00
White201155
 22.9%
Two or More Races3743
 16.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Norwood Elementary

Norwood Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.5% of Tennessee elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 489 students attended Norwood Elementary.

Students at Norwood Elementary are 38% Hispanic, 28% White, 25% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Norwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwest Middle School
High : Powell High School


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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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