Sequoyah Elementary

Summary:

Sequoyah Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving 487 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top 5% of Tennessee elementary schools, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance that far exceeds the district and state averages.

Sequoyah Elementary's proficiency rates in TNReady Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are significantly higher than the Knox County and Tennessee state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 76% proficiency in Mathematics compared to 40.3% for Knox County and 39.7% for Tennessee, and 84.2% proficiency in English Language Arts compared to 41.2% for Knox County and 37.6% for Tennessee. Sequoyah Elementary's performance is particularly strong in special education, ranking 1st out of 577 Tennessee elementary schools in 2023-2024.

In contrast, nearby schools such as Maynard Elementary, Emerald Academy, and Lonsdale Elementary have significantly lower academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. This highlights the disparities in educational outcomes within the Knox County school district and the need for targeted interventions and support to address these performance gaps.


Detail:

Public K-5

 942 Southgate RD
       Knoxville, TN  37919


(865) 594-1360

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
21st of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Sequoyah Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bearden Middle School
High:    West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  487

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.5%
Two or more races:
3.9%
Hispanic:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.6% Help


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Compare Details Sequoyah Elementary ranks better than 97.9% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sequoyah Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sequoyah Elementary 21st of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Sequoyah 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 Sequoyah Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sequoyah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 99.17 10th 809 98.8%
2011 98.11 16th 818 98.0%
2012 97.52 18th 820 97.8%
2013 92.67 27th 846 96.8%
2014 92.62 23rd 853 97.3%
2015 95.75 16th 855 98.1%
2018 99.23 8th 997 99.2%
2019 99.02 13th 985 98.7%
2021 98.97 10th 983 99.0%
2022 96.26 39th 1000 96.1%
2023 97.42 30th 1020 97.1%
2024 97.76 21st 1018 97.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sequoyah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.30 4th 369 98.9%
2024 99.94 1st 582 99.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Sequoyah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.80 10th 926 98.9%
2021 98.42 13th 945 98.6%
2022 96.39 28th 975 97.1%
2023 96.71 28th 989 97.2%
2024 96.09 29th 990 97.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Sequoyah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.45 17th 916 98.1%
2021 98.43 14th 941 98.5%
2022 93.83 49th 980 95.0%
2023 96.79 29th 987 97.1%
2024 97.74 14th 991 98.6%
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Rank History for White students at Sequoyah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.49 11th 841 98.7%
2019 97.57 17th 812 97.9%
2021 98.17 16th 844 98.1%
2022 93.29 54th 844 93.6%
2023 96.26 27th 852 96.8%
2024 95.72 29th 847 96.6%
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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.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Monday, May 13, 2013

Open Quote Sequoyah is a top notch school in an excellent community. I wouldn't have my children in any other school! Caring teachers, fabulous leadership, involved parents, and great kids. You couldn't ask for more! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sequoyah Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 353 12 20 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1989 395 14 28 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 437
1990 425 19 34 1 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1991 419 19 25 4 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1992 383 17 23 4 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1993 383 15 45 2 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1994 369 12 50 9 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1995 383 10 44 5 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1996 383 10 44 5 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1997 370 11 28 7 0 n/a n/a -3 413
1998 338 51 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 399
1999 0 19 1 340 2 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 315 315
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 362 362
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 307 307
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 307 307
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 371 371
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 401 401
2006 385 9 32 1 3 n/a n/a 0 430
2007 410 12 37 5 2 n/a n/a 0 466
2008 355 18 22 4 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2009 360 13 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2010 354 14 20 4 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2011 396 13 19 6 0 3 4 0 441
2012 414 13 19 5 0 3 4 0 458
2013 412 9 24 7 0 3 14 0 469
2014 397 7 23 8 0 2 11 0 448
2015 389 7 28 9 0 2 17 0 452
2016 414 7 38 11 0 2 11 0 483
2017 427 4 34 14 0 1 11 0 491
2018 438 5 22 17 0 0 11 0 493
2019 465 6 24 22 0 0 12 0 529
2020 477 9 27 18 0 0 9 0 540
2021 394 8 15 18 0 0 10 0 445
2022 432 8 9 13 0 0 14 0 476
2023 436 9 5 18 0 0 19 0 487

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sequoyah Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 13.0 29.6 n/a
1989 437 13.0 33.6 n/a
1990 479 13.0 36.8 n/a
1991 467 21.0 22.2 n/a
1992 427 21.0 20.3 n/a
1993 445 21.0 21.2 n/a
1994 440 23.0 19.1 n/a
1995 442 23.0 19.2 n/a
1996 442 23.0 19.2 n/a
1997 413 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 399 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 362 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 315 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 362 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 307 n/a n/a n/a
2003 307 n/a n/a n/a
2004 371 n/a n/a n/a
2005 401 n/a n/a n/a
2006 430 24.8 17.3 n/a
2007 466 25.1 18.6 8.2
2008 399 24.0 16.6 9.3
2009 395 26.0 15.2 8.6
2010 392 23.5 16.6 6.9
2011 441 22.9 19.2 8.8
2012 458 23.6 19.4 9.2
2013 469 25.6 18.3 11.9
2014 448 24.3 18.4 13.8
2015 452 23.0 19.6 8.4
2016 483 28.0 17.2 7
2017 491 28.0 17.5 n/a
2018 493 30.0 16.4 n/a
2019 529 31.3 16.9 n/a
2020 540 31.1 17.3 7.6
2021 445 31.6 14.0 n/a
2022 476 28.1 16.8 n/a
2023 487 31.0 15.7 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 Sequoyah Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 13.0 29.6 n/a
1989 437 13.0 33.6 n/a
1990 479 13.0 36.8 n/a
1991 467 21.0 22.2 n/a
1992 427 21.0 20.3 n/a
1993 445 21.0 21.2 n/a
1994 440 23.0 19.1 n/a
1995 442 23.0 19.2 n/a
1996 442 23.0 19.2 n/a
1997 413 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 399 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 362 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 315 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 362 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 307 n/a n/a n/a
2003 307 n/a n/a n/a
2004 371 n/a n/a n/a
2005 401 n/a n/a n/a
2006 430 24.8 17.3 n/a
2007 466 25.1 18.6 8.2
2008 399 24.0 16.6 9.3
2009 395 26.0 15.2 8.6
2010 392 23.5 16.6 6.9
2011 441 22.9 19.2 8.8
2012 458 23.6 19.4 9.2
2013 469 25.6 18.3 11.9
2014 448 24.3 18.4 13.8
2015 452 23.0 19.6 8.4
2016 483 28.0 17.2 7
2017 491 28.0 17.5 n/a
2018 493 30.0 16.4 n/a
2019 529 31.3 16.9 n/a
2020 540 31.1 17.3 7.6
2021 445 31.6 14.0 n/a
2022 476 28.1 16.8 n/a
2023 487 31.0 15.7 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 Sequoyah Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $255 (3.0%) $7,809 (92.9%) $8,402
2020 $324 (3.9%) $7,709 (92.8%) $8,304
2021 $535 (5.5%) $8,897 (91.2%) $9,752
2022 $674 (6.8%) $8,871 (89.6%) $9,898
2023 $751 (7.3%) $9,125 (88.5%) $10,307

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sequoyah Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 13th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 30th of 1020 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sequoyah Elementary)78.865.5
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Knox County)42.438.4
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sequoyah Elementary)79.169
 10.1%
   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 (Sequoyah Elementary)9185.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)46.344.7
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sequoyah Elementary)8081.2
 1.2%
   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 (Sequoyah Elementary)84.185.5
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)48.545.5
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sequoyah Elementary)8785.5
 1.5%
   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 (Sequoyah Elementary)84.878.2
 6.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Knox County)40.838.1
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sequoyah Elementary)81.678.2
 3.4%
   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 Students529487
 7.9%
African American69
 50%
American Indian00
Asian245
 79.2%
Hispanic2218
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White465436
 6.2%
Two or More Races1219
 58.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sequoyah Elementary

Students who attend Sequoyah Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bearden Middle School
High : West High School

Students at Sequoyah Elementary are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended Sequoyah Elementary.

Yes! Sequoyah Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 21st of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools.


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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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