Norwood Elementary School

1909 Merchant Dr
Knoxville, TN 37912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norwood 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 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Norwood Elementary School's student population of 494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
494 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Norwood 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 Norwood Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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)
#1382 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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17%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norwood 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.
20%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norwood 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.
27%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Norwood 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
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
35%
14%
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Black
24%
21%
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White
31%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
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.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Norwood 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
100%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norwood 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 Norwood Elementary School's ranking?
Norwood Elementary School is ranked #1382 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Norwood Elementary School often compared to?
Norwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, Brickey Mccloud Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Norwood Elementary School?
494 students attend Norwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Norwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwood Elementary School?
Norwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Norwood Elementary School offer ?
Norwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Norwood Elementary School part of?
Norwood Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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