East Knox Elementary

Summary:

East Knox Elementary is a public elementary school in Mascot, Tennessee, serving 516 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Knox County School District. However, the school faces significant challenges, with consistently underperforming academic results and a declining statewide ranking.

East Knox Elementary has a student population that is overwhelmingly white (88.18%), which is notably higher than the diversity found in nearby schools like Spring Hill Elementary, where only 31.15% of students are white. This lack of diversity may limit students' exposure to different cultures and perspectives. Academically, East Knox Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Knox County and Tennessee averages on state assessments, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the county and state across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's statewide ranking has declined from 479 out of 997 schools in 2016-2017 to 814 out of 1,008 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to other schools in the area, such as Gibbs Elementary and Corryton Elementary, both of which are also part of the Knox County School District, East Knox Elementary is clearly underperforming. These nearby schools consistently outperform East Knox Elementary on state assessments and have higher statewide rankings. Additionally, East Knox Elementary struggles to support the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, with rankings for female, male, white, special education, and low socioeconomic status students all in the bottom 40% of Tennessee elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9315 Rutledge PIKE
       Mascot, TN  37806


(865) 933-3493

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
820th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend East Knox Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carter Middle School
High:    Carter High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
Hispanic:
6.4%
African American:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.4% Help


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Compare Details East Knox Elementary ranks worse than 80.6% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Knox Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Knox Elementary 820th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See East 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 East Knox Elementary

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Rank History for all students at East Knox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 57.03 359th 809 55.6%
2011 39.50 560th 818 31.5%
2012 31.53 629th 820 23.3%
2013 22.93 780th 846 7.8%
2014 9.02 814th 853 4.6%
2015 14.69 801st 855 6.3%
2017 49.96 304th 646 52.9%
2018 47.54 479th 997 52.0%
2019 34.13 656th 985 33.4%
2021 30.25 676th 983 31.2%
2022 38.06 609th 1000 39.1%
2023 25.06 780th 1020 23.5%
2024 22.17 820th 1018 19.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Knox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.82 219th 395 44.6%
2021 30.70 266th 369 27.9%
2022 25.18 370th 447 17.2%
2023 35.29 340th 528 35.6%
2024 21.36 526th 582 9.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Knox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.46 364th 877 58.5%
2019 38.03 535th 821 34.8%
2021 40.98 460th 823 44.1%
2022 54.81 324th 858 62.2%
2023 22.38 730th 865 15.6%
2024 23.36 724th 853 15.1%
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Rank History for Female students at East Knox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.42 678th 926 26.8%
2021 36.94 573rd 945 39.4%
2022 37.46 601st 975 38.4%
2023 27.07 729th 989 26.3%
2024 15.63 866th 990 12.5%
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Rank History for Male students at East Knox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.31 582nd 916 36.5%
2021 28.64 666th 941 29.2%
2022 37.52 596th 980 39.2%
2023 23.56 774th 987 21.6%
2024 28.97 729th 991 26.4%
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Rank History for White students at East Knox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.33 581st 841 30.9%
2019 23.88 677th 812 16.6%
2021 21.39 721st 844 14.6%
2022 27.07 657th 844 22.2%
2023 16.18 785th 852 7.9%
2024 13.41 801st 847 5.4%
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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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Enrollment information for East Knox Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 502 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1989 522 21 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 543
1990 540 27 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1991 533 18 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1992 545 18 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1993 512 29 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 547
1994 506 27 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 538
1995 521 20 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 547
1996 521 20 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 547
1997 499 16 0 1 7 n/a n/a -6 517
1998 439 66 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 517
1999 469 25 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 500
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 471 471
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 506 506
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 509 509
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 509 509
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 482 482
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 504 504
2006 461 46 0 13 3 n/a n/a 0 523
2007 503 40 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 557
2008 453 41 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2009 496 40 1 19 1 n/a n/a 0 557
2010 512 30 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2011 513 28 0 15 0 0 4 0 560
2012 507 19 0 13 0 0 5 0 544
2013 499 17 1 12 0 0 7 0 536
2014 484 13 2 11 0 0 12 0 522
2015 459 11 3 18 1 0 13 0 505
2016 438 21 3 12 0 0 8 0 482
2017 455 18 3 9 0 0 3 0 488
2018 427 17 3 10 0 0 5 0 462
2019 415 17 4 11 0 0 4 0 451
2020 420 12 2 10 0 0 6 0 450
2021 419 12 0 12 0 0 7 0 450
2022 444 20 0 14 0 0 7 0 485
2023 455 21 0 33 2 0 5 0 516

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 East Knox Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 518 22.0 23.5 n/a
1989 543 22.0 24.6 n/a
1990 567 22.0 25.7 n/a
1991 553 31.0 17.8 n/a
1992 565 31.0 18.2 n/a
1993 547 31.0 17.6 n/a
1994 538 32.0 16.8 n/a
1995 547 32.0 17.1 n/a
1996 547 32.0 17.1 n/a
1997 517 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 517 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 500 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 471 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 506 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 509 n/a n/a n/a
2003 509 n/a n/a n/a
2004 482 n/a n/a n/a
2005 504 n/a n/a n/a
2006 523 32.9 15.9 n/a
2007 557 33.0 16.9 57.8
2008 508 34.4 14.8 62.2
2009 557 36.8 15.1 63.2
2010 559 40.8 13.6 68.3
2011 560 41.2 13.5 70.5
2012 544 41.2 13.2 72.6
2013 536 35.8 14.9 73.1
2014 522 35.6 14.6 73.2
2015 505 36.0 14.0 48.3
2016 482 36.0 13.3 72.4
2017 488 34.0 14.3 n/a
2018 462 33.0 14.0 n/a
2019 451 34.2 13.1 n/a
2020 450 31.7 14.1 n/a
2021 450 33.7 13.3 n/a
2022 485 34.2 14.1 n/a
2023 516 34.0 15.1 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 East Knox Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 518 22.0 23.5 n/a
1989 543 22.0 24.6 n/a
1990 567 22.0 25.7 n/a
1991 553 31.0 17.8 n/a
1992 565 31.0 18.2 n/a
1993 547 31.0 17.6 n/a
1994 538 32.0 16.8 n/a
1995 547 32.0 17.1 n/a
1996 547 32.0 17.1 n/a
1997 517 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 517 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 500 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 471 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 506 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 509 n/a n/a n/a
2003 509 n/a n/a n/a
2004 482 n/a n/a n/a
2005 504 n/a n/a n/a
2006 523 32.9 15.9 n/a
2007 557 33.0 16.9 57.8
2008 508 34.4 14.8 62.2
2009 557 36.8 15.1 63.2
2010 559 40.8 13.6 68.3
2011 560 41.2 13.5 70.5
2012 544 41.2 13.2 72.6
2013 536 35.8 14.9 73.1
2014 522 35.6 14.6 73.2
2015 505 36.0 14.0 48.3
2016 482 36.0 13.3 72.4
2017 488 34.0 14.3 n/a
2018 462 33.0 14.0 n/a
2019 451 34.2 13.1 n/a
2020 450 31.7 14.1 n/a
2021 450 33.7 13.3 n/a
2022 485 34.2 14.1 n/a
2023 516 34.0 15.1 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 East Knox Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,146 (10.0%) $9,570 (83.6%) $11,454
2020 $1,134 (9.5%) $10,006 (83.4%) $11,994
2021 $1,267 (10.4%) $10,260 (84.1%) $12,198
2022 $1,215 (9.9%) $10,206 (82.8%) $12,331
2023 $1,298 (10.4%) $10,354 (83.1%) $12,462

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Knox 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 656th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 780th of 1020 Elementary schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Knox Elementary)18.519.2
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Knox County)42.438.4
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Knox Elementary)18.527.4
 8.9%
   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 (East Knox Elementary)33.313.3
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)46.344.7
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Knox Elementary)30.217.3
 12.9%
   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 (East Knox Elementary)49.221.1
 28.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)48.545.5
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Knox Elementary)28.831.1
 2.3%
   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 (East Knox Elementary)34.118.1
 16%
   All Grades Mathematics (Knox County)40.838.1
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Knox Elementary)26.125.6
 0.5%
   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 Students451516
 14.4%
African American1721
 23.5%
American Indian02
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic1133
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White415455
 9.6%
Two or More Races45
 25%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 516 students attended East Knox Elementary.

East Knox Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.4% of Tennessee elementary schools.

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

Middle : Carter Middle School
High : Carter High School

Students at East Knox Elementary are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American.


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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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