- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Knoxville, TN
South Knox Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Knox Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470222000814
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Knox Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Tennessee schools.
- #13 of 41
- schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 188
- students enrolled
South Knox Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Knox Elementary ranks #13 of 41 schools in Knoxville, TN.
School address
District: Knox County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470222000814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
South Knox Elementary held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 470222000814 · Knoxville, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 11.1:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Farragut High School (2,073 students)
South Knox Elementary held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
South Knox Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farragut High
Farragut High School
2,073 students
- Bearden High S
Bearden High School
1,963 students
- Hardin Valley
Hardin Valley Academy
1,916 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,474 students
- Farragut Middl
Farragut Middle School
1,463 students
- This school 188
South Knox Elementary
188 students
What this shows South Knox Elementary reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Knox Elementary compares
South Knox Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 11% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$11,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, South Knox Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knox County reports $11,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Knox 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 South Knox Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 other schools in Knoxville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northshore Elementary School
Standard public school
1,051 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Cedar Bluff Elementary
Standard public school
1,047 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Karns Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Farragut Primary
Standard public school
923 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Hardin Valley Elementary
Standard public school
907 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School
Standard public school
856 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~188 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Knox Elementary
How many students attend South Knox Elementary?
South Knox Elementary has 188 students enrolled. It is a public school in Knoxville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Knox Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Knox Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 27% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 29% 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 South Knox Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Knox Elementary is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Knoxville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Knox Elementary?
South Knox Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Knox Elementary rank among schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Knox Elementary ranks #13 of 41 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 schools in Knoxville on the city page.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides South Knox 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.