Enrollment
73
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Knoxville, TN
Gap Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gap Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470222000739
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gap Creek Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #2 of 14
- elementary schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 73
- students enrolled
Gap Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gap Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 14 elementary schools in Knoxville, TN.
School address
District: Knox County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470222000739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gap Creek Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gap Creek Elementary
Gap Creek Elementary is a small elementary school in Knoxville, Tennessee, enrolling 73 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, Gap Creek Elementary is leaner than roughly 96% of Tennessee schools and 47% under the state's 15.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Tennessee schools, with 73 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Knoxville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tennessee Virtual Academy (1,867 students): Gap Creek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.1:1 vs 14.1:1).
Knox County also operates Farragut High School (2,073 students) and Bearden High School (1,963 students) alongside Gap Creek Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gap Creek Elementary compares
Gap Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 47% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 4% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Gap Creek Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knox County, which includes Gap Creek Elementary.
$10,538
Per student
-3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 35.6%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gap Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farragut High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bearden High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardin Valley Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farragut Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gap Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,963
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,916
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Knoxville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Tennessee Virtual Academy
Standard public school
1,867 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Farragut Intermediate
Standard public school
1,111 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
A L Lotts Elementary
Standard public school
936 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Rocky Hill Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Adrian Burnett Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Beaumont Elementary/Magnet
Standard public school
504 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~73 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gap Creek Elementary
How many students attend Gap Creek Elementary?
Gap Creek Elementary has 73 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Knoxville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gap Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gap Creek Elementary is 8.1:1, which is 47% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gap Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gap Creek Elementary is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Knoxville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gap Creek Elementary?
Gap Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gap Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gap Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 14 elementary schools in Knoxville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Knoxville on the city page.
Is Gap Creek Elementary a good school?
Gap Creek Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides Gap Creek Elementary, Knox County also operates Farragut High School (2,073 students), Bearden High School (1,963 students), and Hardin Valley Academy (1,916 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.
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