Serving 1,210 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Karns Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Karns Elementary School's student population of 1,210 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Karns 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 Karns Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1126 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
7%
21%
White
74%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karns Elementary School's ranking?
Karns Elementary School is ranked #1126 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Karns Elementary School often compared to?
Karns Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hardin Valley Elementary School, Ball Camp Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Karns Elementary School?
1,210 students attend Karns Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Karns Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Karns Elementary School?
Karns Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Karns Elementary School offer ?
Karns Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Karns Elementary School part of?
Karns Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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