Sterchi Elementary School

900 Oaklett Dr
Knoxville, TN 37912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sterchi Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher 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 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30% in TN
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Sterchi Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
364 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Sterchi Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterchi Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#404 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-44%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sterchi 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.
40-44%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sterchi 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.
55-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sterchi 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
2%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
15%
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Black
13%
21%
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White
66%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sterchi Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Sterchi 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
46%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sterchi 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 Sterchi Elementary School's ranking?
Sterchi Elementary School is ranked #404 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sterchi Elementary School often compared to?
Sterchi Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brickey Mccloud Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Sterchi Elementary School?
364 students attend Sterchi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sterchi Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterchi Elementary School?
Sterchi Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sterchi Elementary School offer ?
Sterchi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sterchi Elementary School part of?
Sterchi Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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