South Knox Elementary

Summary:

South Knox Elementary is a public elementary school in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving 196 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.

South Knox Elementary consistently outperforms the Knox County and Tennessee state averages in proficiency rates for TNReady Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science assessments across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 66.3% in Mathematics, 75% in English Language Arts, and 66.3% in Science, compared to the Knox County averages of 40.3%, 41.2%, and 47%, respectively. The school's performance has steadily improved over the years, with its statewide ranking rising from 551 out of 997 Tennessee elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 77 out of 1,008 in 2023-2024, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Knox Elementary's strong performance is particularly notable for specific student subgroups, such as White students and Low Socioeconomic Status students, who rank in the top 15% and top 14% of Tennessee elementary schools, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. The school also performs well for its African American student population, ranking in the top 23% of Tennessee elementary schools in 2021-2022. This diversity is notable compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Emerald Academy and Green Magnet Math and Science Academy, which have higher percentages of African American students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 801 Sevier AVE
       Knoxville, TN  37920


(865) 579-2100

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend South Knox Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  196

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.9%
African American:
20.9%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.3% Help


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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Knox Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Knox Elementary 78th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See South Knox 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 South Knox Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Knox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 35.70 571st 809 29.4%
2011 35.60 592nd 818 27.6%
2012 75.78 189th 820 77.0%
2013 58.89 411th 846 51.4%
2014 45.43 496th 853 41.9%
2015 53.72 421st 855 50.8%
2017 29.20 527th 646 18.4%
2018 43.27 551st 997 44.7%
2019 46.03 491st 985 50.2%
2021 57.48 337th 983 65.7%
2022 70.01 234th 1000 76.6%
2023 81.38 138th 1020 86.5%
2024 91.62 78th 1018 92.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Knox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.39 233rd 877 73.4%
2019 59.45 240th 821 70.8%
2021 66.18 167th 823 79.7%
2022 64.22 208th 858 75.8%
2023 74.20 120th 865 86.1%
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Rank History for Female students at South Knox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.65 535th 945 43.4%
2022 46.61 486th 975 50.2%
2023 65.86 269th 989 72.8%
2024 83.72 119th 990 88.0%
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Rank History for Male students at South Knox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.42 612th 916 33.2%
2021 78.13 149th 941 84.2%
2022 80.72 135th 980 86.2%
2023 89.36 87th 987 91.2%
2024 85.88 102nd 991 89.7%
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Rank History for African American students at South Knox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.88 180th 411 56.2%
2022 65.32 113th 483 76.6%
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Rank History for White students at South Knox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.24 321st 841 61.8%
2019 55.01 308th 812 62.1%
2021 66.98 200th 844 76.3%
2022 74.36 159th 844 81.2%
2023 83.00 122nd 852 85.7%
2024 92.85 53rd 847 93.7%
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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
Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Open Quote Best Kept Secret in Knoxville Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Open Quote You can't find a better and more intimate school! I have 2 children there and have been so impressed with the love my children feel here. Faculty, staff, and community members go above and beyond to ensure my children love learning! Also enrichment activities such as STEM Scouts, Student TV News Crew, 4H, Student Counsel, Running Club, and other after school programs give kids additional opportunities to grow academically. This school is growing and bringing pride to the South Knoxville Community. Close Quote


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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Open Quote The staff at this school is amazing. I transferred my children from Dogwood because the student teacher ratio was so high at Dogwood. SKES has very small classes and excellent staff. The teachers all know every kid and each ones temperament.
When we came, Dr. Nicely was not the principal, but she has made the school so much warmer and has brought many programs and recognition to this tiny school nestled by the river! We love SKES! Close Quote



Enrollment information for South Knox Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 132 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1989 155 11 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 166
1990 184 15 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1991 187 22 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1992 207 24 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1993 232 11 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1994 195 15 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1995 169 15 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1996 169 15 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1997 161 19 0 0 0 n/a n/a -20 160
1998 155 23 3 1 0 n/a n/a 1 183
1999 149 0 0 0 17 n/a n/a -1 165
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 185 185
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 161 161
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 152 152
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 152 152
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 136 136
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 142 142
2006 84 17 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 110
2007 108 20 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 142
2008 83 25 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2009 131 36 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2010 115 51 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 181
2011 105 40 0 12 0 0 4 0 161
2012 88 53 0 15 0 0 5 0 161
2013 103 53 1 10 0 0 3 0 170
2014 99 47 0 8 0 0 5 0 159
2015 87 37 0 10 0 0 14 0 148
2016 105 43 0 10 0 0 10 0 168
2017 82 42 2 11 0 0 13 0 150
2018 77 35 1 10 0 0 13 0 136
2019 93 31 1 12 0 0 14 0 151
2020 104 36 1 13 0 0 17 0 171
2021 95 33 0 9 0 0 19 0 156
2022 121 46 0 7 0 0 20 0 194
2023 133 41 0 6 0 0 16 0 196

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Knox Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 144 8.0 18.0 n/a
1989 166 8.0 20.7 n/a
1990 201 8.0 25.1 n/a
1991 210 13.0 16.1 n/a
1992 232 13.0 17.8 n/a
1993 245 13.0 18.8 n/a
1994 212 15.0 14.1 n/a
1995 185 15.0 12.3 n/a
1996 185 15.0 12.3 n/a
1997 160 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 183 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 165 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 185 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 161 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 152 n/a n/a n/a
2003 152 n/a n/a n/a
2004 136 n/a n/a n/a
2005 142 n/a n/a n/a
2006 110 9.9 11.1 n/a
2007 142 9.0 15.8 59.9
2008 118 11.1 10.6 97.5
2009 177 11.9 14.9 76.8
2010 181 12.9 14.0 82.9
2011 161 12.0 13.4 90.7
2012 161 11.0 14.6 82.6
2013 170 9.0 18.8 87.6
2014 159 9.0 17.6 96.9
2015 148 11.0 13.4 69.6
2016 168 11.0 15.2 89.3
2017 150 12.0 12.5 n/a
2018 136 13.0 10.4 n/a
2019 151 12.0 12.5 n/a
2020 171 11.0 15.5 n/a
2021 156 15.4 10.1 n/a
2022 194 15.3 12.6 n/a
2023 196 17.5 11.1 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 South Knox Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 144 8.0 18.0 n/a
1989 166 8.0 20.7 n/a
1990 201 8.0 25.1 n/a
1991 210 13.0 16.1 n/a
1992 232 13.0 17.8 n/a
1993 245 13.0 18.8 n/a
1994 212 15.0 14.1 n/a
1995 185 15.0 12.3 n/a
1996 185 15.0 12.3 n/a
1997 160 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 183 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 165 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 185 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 161 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 152 n/a n/a n/a
2003 152 n/a n/a n/a
2004 136 n/a n/a n/a
2005 142 n/a n/a n/a
2006 110 9.9 11.1 n/a
2007 142 9.0 15.8 59.9
2008 118 11.1 10.6 97.5
2009 177 11.9 14.9 76.8
2010 181 12.9 14.0 82.9
2011 161 12.0 13.4 90.7
2012 161 11.0 14.6 82.6
2013 170 9.0 18.8 87.6
2014 159 9.0 17.6 96.9
2015 148 11.0 13.4 69.6
2016 168 11.0 15.2 89.3
2017 150 12.0 12.5 n/a
2018 136 13.0 10.4 n/a
2019 151 12.0 12.5 n/a
2020 171 11.0 15.5 n/a
2021 156 15.4 10.1 n/a
2022 194 15.3 12.6 n/a
2023 196 17.5 11.1 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 South Knox Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,348 (9.7%) $11,716 (84.6%) $13,856
2020 $970 (8.3%) $10,234 (87.7%) $11,674
2021 $1,355 (10.2%) $11,130 (84.0%) $13,256
2022 $1,837 (13.4%) $10,977 (80.1%) $13,702
2023 $2,032 (13.3%) $12,133 (79.6%) $15,238

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Knox Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 491st of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 138th of 1020 Elementary schools
 36.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Knox Elementary)42.145.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Knox County)42.438.4
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Knox Elementary)52.654.2
 1.6%
   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 (South Knox Elementary)5088.5
 38.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)46.344.7
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Knox Elementary)16.776.9
 60.2%
   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 (South Knox Elementary)39.160
 20.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)48.545.5
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Knox Elementary)21.752.4
 30.7%
   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 (South Knox Elementary)43.365.7
 22.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Knox County)40.838.1
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Knox Elementary)3062
 32%
   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 Students151196
 29.8%
African American3141
 32.3%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic126
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White93133
 43%
Two or More Races1416
 14.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Knox Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended South Knox Elementary.

Students at South Knox Elementary are 68% White, 21% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Yes. South Knox Elementary ranks in the top 7.7% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Students who attend South Knox Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Doyle Middle School
High : South Doyle 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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