Serving 119 students in grades 1-5, Kcs Virtual Elementary School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kcs Virtual Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kcs Virtual Elementary School's student population of 119 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kcs Virtual 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 Kcs Virtual Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#771 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
19%
21%
White
61%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kcs Virtual Elementary School's ranking?
Kcs Virtual Elementary School is ranked #771 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Kcs Virtual Elementary School?
119 students attend Kcs Virtual Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Kcs Virtual Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kcs Virtual Elementary School?
Kcs Virtual Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kcs Virtual Elementary School offer ?
Kcs Virtual Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Kcs Virtual Elementary School part of?
Kcs Virtual Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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