- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Knoxville, TN
West Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470222000823
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hills Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #27 of 41
- schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 712
- students enrolled
West Hills Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hills Elementary ranks #27 of 41 schools in Knoxville, TN.
School address
District: Knox County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470222000823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
West Hills Elementary held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 470222000823 · Knoxville, TN Other · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Farragut High School (2,073 students)
West Hills Elementary held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
West Hills 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 712
West Hills Elementary
712 students
What this shows West Hills Elementary reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hills Elementary compares
West Hills 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 712 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, West Hills 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 West Hills 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardin Valley Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 West Hills 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 (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hills Elementary
How many students attend West Hills Elementary?
West Hills Elementary has 712 students enrolled. It is a public school in Knoxville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hills Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% 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 West Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Hills Elementary is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Knoxville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hills Elementary?
West Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Hills Elementary rank among schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hills Elementary ranks #27 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 West Hills 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.