Serving 1,226 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar Bluff Elementary School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Bluff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cedar Bluff Elementary School's student population of 1,226 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Bluff Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Bluff Elementary School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#767 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
10%
21%
White
59%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Bluff Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Bluff Elementary School is ranked #767 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cedar Bluff Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Bluff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A L Lotts 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 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Cedar Bluff Elementary School?
1,226 students attend Cedar Bluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cedar Bluff Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Bluff Elementary School?
Cedar Bluff Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cedar Bluff Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Bluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cedar Bluff Elementary School part of?
Cedar Bluff Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is Cedar Bluff Elementary School located?
Cedar Bluff Elementary School is located in the Cedar Bluff neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Cedar Bluff.
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