Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Grass Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Grass Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Blue Grass Elementary School's student population of 536 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Grass Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Grass Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#41 out of 1721 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
3%
21%
White
79%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Grass Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Grass Elementary School is ranked #41 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Blue Grass Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Grass Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A L Lotts Elementary School, Northshore Elementary School, Rocky Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Blue Grass Elementary School?
536 students attend Blue Grass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Blue Grass Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Grass Elementary School?
Blue Grass Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blue Grass Elementary School offer ?
Blue Grass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blue Grass Elementary School part of?
Blue Grass Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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