Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adrian Burnett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adrian Burnett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Adrian Burnett Elementary School's student population of 564 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Adrian Burnett Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adrian Burnett Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#906 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
29%
15%
Black
5%
21%
White
60%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adrian Burnett Elementary School's ranking?
Adrian Burnett Elementary School is ranked #906 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Adrian Burnett Elementary School often compared to?
Adrian Burnett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brickey Mccloud Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Adrian Burnett Elementary School?
564 students attend Adrian Burnett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Adrian Burnett Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adrian Burnett Elementary School?
Adrian Burnett Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Adrian Burnett Elementary School offer ?
Adrian Burnett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Adrian Burnett Elementary School part of?
Adrian Burnett Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
School Reviews
5 3/27/2020
One of the hardest working schools I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. They treat these children as their own. My children attended there for 18 years total.
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