Northshore Elementary School

Summary:

Northshore Elementary School is a public elementary school in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving 1,099 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Knox County school district.

Northshore Elementary consistently outperforms the Knox County and Tennessee state averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates of 70% in Mathematics and 71.9% in English Language Arts, compared to 40.3% and 41.2% for Knox County, and 39.7% and 37.6% for the state. The school has been ranked among the top 100 elementary schools in Tennessee for the past several years, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in the state. Northshore also has consistently high rankings for various student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and Asian students, indicating that the school is effectively serving students across different demographics.

While Northshore Elementary's overall academic performance is exceptional, the school's relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (over 86%) of white students, raises questions about equity and access. It would be important to investigate whether the school is effectively serving all students, including those from underrepresented racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. Northshore's academic performance is significantly higher than most of the nearby schools in the Knox County district, such as Ball Camp Elementary, Bearden Elementary, and West Hills Elementary, suggesting that the school may be attracting a higher-achieving student population or providing more resources and support to its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1889 Thunderhead RD
Knoxville, TN 37922

(865) 670-4104

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
52^nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 1,099

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.4%

Asian:

5.3%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.3%

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Compare Details Northshore Elementary School ranks better than 94.9% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.89. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northshore Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northshore Elementary School 52^nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Northshore Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Knox County:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County 80^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Northshore Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2017	90.98	14^th	646	97.8%
2018	91.91	61^st	997	93.9%
2019	92.21	71^st	985	92.8%
2021	92.30	66^th	983	93.3%
2022	92.17	71^st	1000	92.9%
2023	94.00	65^th	1020	93.6%
2024	94.89	52^nd	1018	94.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Northshore Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	51.62	140^th	395	64.6%
2019	50.34	93^rd	255	63.5%
2021	51.87	127^th	369	65.6%
2022	58.24	130^th	447	70.9%
2023	77.51	61^st	528	88.4%
2024	72.73	88^th	582	84.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Northshore Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	91.07	66^th	926	92.9%
2021	91.07	67^th	945	92.9%
2022	91.93	68^th	975	93.0%
2023	90.56	82^nd	989	91.7%
2024	93.24	54^th	990	94.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Northshore Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	90.77	66^th	916	92.8%
2021	90.09	75^th	941	92.0%
2022	89.77	84^th	980	91.4%
2023	94.76	43^rd	987	95.6%
2024	94.42	47^th	991	95.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Northshore Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	51.91	33^rd	62	46.8%
2022	57.97	34^th	55	38.2%
2023	63.74	27^th	57	52.6%
2024	67.07	23^rd	55	58.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Northshore Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	97.02	6^th	450	98.7%
2022	80.83	66^th	483	86.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northshore Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	97.90	6^th	319	98.1%

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Rank History for White students at Northshore Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	87.28	84^th	841	90.0%
2019	86.80	96^th	812	88.2%
2021	88.05	90^th	844	89.3%
2022	87.16	94^th	844	88.9%
2023	88.94	90^th	852	89.4%
2024	90.23	74^th	847	91.3%

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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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northshore Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	751	18	41	25	1	29	865
2015	795	24	37	33	1	37	927
2016	806	22	38	37	0	43	946
2017	811	25	39	35	0	40	950
2018	844	28	31	41	0	37	981
2019	895	27	34	29	0	39	1024
2020	958	20	51	38	0	38	1105
2021	886	19	49	33	1	31	1019
2022	956	29	49	38	0	37	1109
2023	949	22	58	29	0	41	1099

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 Northshore Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	865	45.8	18.8	13.9
2015	927	47.0	19.7	7.4
2016	946	54.0	17.5	7.3
2017	950	57.6	16.4	n/a
2018	981	57.4	17.0	n/a
2019	1024	57.5	17.8	n/a
2020	1105	57.1	19.3	6.3
2021	1019	66.3	15.3	n/a
2022	1109	63.1	17.5	n/a
2023	1099	69.5	15.8	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 Northshore Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	865	45.8	18.8	13.9
2015	927	47.0	19.7	7.4
2016	946	54.0	17.5	7.3
2017	950	57.6	16.4	n/a
2018	981	57.4	17.0	n/a
2019	1024	57.5	17.8	n/a
2020	1105	57.1	19.3	6.3
2021	1019	66.3	15.3	n/a
2022	1109	63.1	17.5	n/a
2023	1099	69.5	15.8	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northshore Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$339 (4.3%)	$7,219 (91.6%)	$7,877
2020	$413 (5.4%)	$6,978 (91.0%)	$7,666
2021	$631 (7.3%)	$7,739 (89.6%)	$8,640
2022	$752 (8.2%)	$8,090 (87.7%)	$9,222
2023	$776 (8.0%)	$8,551 (88.0%)	$9,717

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northshore Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 71^st of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 65^th of 1020 Elementary schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northshore Elementary School)	65.7	59.5	6.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Knox County)	42.4	38.4	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northshore Elementary School)	65.1	71.6	6.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)	40.2	43.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northshore Elementary School)	73.9	78.2	4.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)	46.3	44.7	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northshore Elementary School)	57.6	80.1	22.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)	36.5	48.4	11.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northshore Elementary School)	62.7	66.3	3.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)	48.5	45.5	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	41.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northshore Elementary School)	61	64.9	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)	40.1	42.5	2.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Northshore Elementary School)	67.9	68.3	0.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Knox County)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northshore Elementary School)	61	72.1	11.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Knox County)	38.7	40.1	1.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1024	1099	7.3%
African American	27	22	18.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	34	58	70.6%
Hispanic	29	29
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	895	949	6%
Two or More Races	39	41	5.1%

Schools Near Northshore Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northshore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1889 Thunderhead RD	Knoxville	37922	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	No	(865) 670-4104	1,099	70	15.8		949 (86.4%)	22 (2.0%)	29 (2.6%)	58 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (3.7%)	94.9	52^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	94.9%		94	65^th of 1020 public elementary schools	93.6%	13	62.9	74.9	72.3	70.0	71.0	79.0	66.5	71.9	73.7	80.1	72.7	75.4	$9,717	$776	$8,551
Blue Grass Elementary	Public	K-5	8901 Blue Grass RD	Knoxville	37922	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	No	(865) 539-7864	569	34	16.7		469 (82.4%)	16 (2.8%)	25 (4.4%)	23 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.3%)	92	73^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	92.8%		95.1	53^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	94.8%	20	54.5	72.9	76.2	67.6	59.4	78.4	72.7	69.8	64.4	75.9	73.7	71.1	$10,834	$724	$9,560
A L Lotts Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9320 Westland DR	Knoxville	37922	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	No	(865) 539-8611	1,011	61	16.4		725 (71.7%)	79 (7.8%)	75 (7.4%)	70 (6.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.0%)	83.2	135^th of 1018 public elementary schools	86.7%		81	142^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	86.1%	7	51.5	59.1	65.9	59.2	50.3	61.0	62.9	58.3	63.2	63.8	59.2	62.0	$9,649	$764	$8,447
Farragut Intermediate	Public	3-5	208 West End AVE	Knoxville	37922	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	No	(865) 966-6703	1,110	65	16.9		811 (73.1%)	27 (2.4%)	89 (8.0%)	135 (12.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (4.2%)	94.6	54^th of 1018 public elementary schools	94.7%		93.7	68^th of 1020 public elementary schools	93.3%	14	65.2	68.3	78.2	70.9	68.9	74.2	76.1	73.1	71.1	72.1	74.4	72.6	$9,571	$836	$8,351
Rocky Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	1200 Morrell RD	Knoxville	37919	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	No	(865) 539-7844	746	46	16.1		618 (82.8%)	23 (3.1%)	63 (8.4%)	23 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.3%)	92.9	64^th of 1018 public elementary schools	93.7%		92.7	76^th of 1020 public elementary schools	92.5%	12	58.3	73.3	69.1	67.0	60.6	84.3	72.1	72.9	71.4	76.0	66.7	71.5	$9,863	$762	$8,666
Middlesettlements	Public	PK, KG-5	3105 Miser Station RD	Louisville	37777	Blount County	Blount County	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 983-6644	329	21	15.4		297 (90.3%)	4 (1.2%)	19 (5.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	78.3	163^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	84.0%		81	140^th of 1020 public elementary schools	86.3%	23	45.5	61.8	58.3	54.4	59.1	54.5	54.2	56.2	54.5	67.3	54.2	58.6	$13,521	$1,668	$10,993
Cedar Bluff Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	705 North Cedar Bluff RD	Knoxville	37923	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	No	(865) 539-7721	1,226	82	14.9		727 (59.3%)	119 (9.7%)	247 (20.1%)	24 (2.0%)	2 (0.2%)	14 (1.1%)	93 (7.6%)	46.8	516^th of 1018 public elementary schools	49.3%		47.7	503^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	50.7%	13	20.8	30.3	40.5	30.6	32.1	45.1	34.7	37.2	47.6	57.6	44.8	49.9	$12,063	$900	$10,622
Farragut Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	509 North Campbell Station RD	Knoxville	37922	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	No	(865) 966-5848	1,007	63	15.9		772 (76.7%)	10 (1.0%)	77 (7.6%)	105 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.2%)								(n/a)													$10,029	$753	$8,902
West Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	409 Vanosdale RD	Knoxville	37919	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	No	(865) 539-7850	753	49	15.5		421 (55.9%)	102 (13.5%)	135 (17.9%)	16 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (10.2%)	66.6	265^th of 1018 public elementary schools	74.0%		60.4	346^th of 1020 public elementary schools	66.1%	81	43.8	48.2	45.9	46.1	47.9	54.5	44.7	49.5	58.9	57.1	41.2	53.1	$11,713	$1,087	$9,906
Ball Camp Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9801 Middlebrook PIKE	Knoxville	37931	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	No	(865) 539-7888	594	33	18.1		426 (71.7%)	34 (5.7%)	52 (8.8%)	24 (4.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (9.1%)	75	192^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	81.1%		76.5	175^th of 1020 public elementary schools	82.8%	17	45.2	57.1	46.5	49.6	58.3	63.7	43.6	54.7	63.1	62.6	51.5	58.7	$10,412	$774	$9,106

Frequently Asked Questions about Northshore Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Northshore Elementary School?

Students at Northshore Elementary School are 86% White, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Is Northshore Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Northshore Elementary School ranks in the top 5.1% of Tennessee elementary schools.

How many students attend Northshore Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,099 students attended Northshore Elementary School.

What district is Northshore Elementary School in?

Knox County

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