Enrollment
359
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Knoxville, TN
Green Magnet Math and Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Green Magnet Math and Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470222000785
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Magnet Math and Science Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Tennessee schools.
- #10 of 14
- elementary schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 359
- students enrolled
Green Magnet Math and Science Academy has class sizes smaller than 91% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Magnet Math and Science Academy ranks #10 of 14 elementary schools in Knoxville, TN.
School address
District: Knox County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470222000785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Green Magnet Math and Science Academy compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Green Magnet Math and Science Academy
Green Magnet Math and Science Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in Knoxville, Tennessee, enrolling 359 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Green Magnet Math and Science Academy is leaner than roughly 91% of Tennessee schools and 31% under the state's 15.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 359 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and White (15%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.8% 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): Green Magnet Math and Science Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.6:1 vs 14.1:1).
Knox County also operates Farragut High School (2,073 students) and Bearden High School (1,963 students) alongside Green Magnet Math and Science Academy.
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 Green Magnet Math and Science Academy compares
Green Magnet Math and Science Academy on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 9% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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
African American 66.3%
White 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Green Magnet Math and Science Academy is more 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 Green Magnet Math and Science Academy.
$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 Green Magnet Math and Science Academy 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 Green Magnet Math and Science Academy'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 (~359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Green Magnet Math and Science Academy
How many students attend Green Magnet Math and Science Academy?
Green Magnet Math and Science Academy has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Knoxville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Magnet Math and Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Magnet Math and Science Academy is 10.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 32% 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 Green Magnet Math and Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Green Magnet Math and Science Academy is African American at 66.3% of enrollment, in Knoxville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Magnet Math and Science Academy?
Green Magnet Math and Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Green Magnet Math and Science Academy rank among elementary schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Magnet Math and Science Academy ranks #10 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 Green Magnet Math and Science Academy a good school?
Green Magnet Math and Science Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Tennessee schools. 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 Green Magnet Math and Science Academy, 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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