Northshore Elementary School

1889 Thunderhead Rd
Knoxville, TN 37922
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,099 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northshore Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and 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: 1,099 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10% in TN
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northshore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Northshore Elementary School's student population of 1,099 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,099 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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School Rankings

Northshore Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northshore Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#101 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
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61%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northshore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northshore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northshore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
2%
21%
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White
86%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Northshore Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northshore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northshore Elementary School's ranking?
Northshore Elementary School is ranked #101 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Northshore Elementary School often compared to?
Northshore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Grass Elementary School, A L Lotts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Northshore Elementary School?
1,099 students attend Northshore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Northshore Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northshore Elementary School?
Northshore Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northshore Elementary School offer ?
Northshore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Northshore Elementary School part of?
Northshore Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is Northshore Elementary School located?
Northshore Elementary School is located in the Northshore Town Center neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,099 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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