Amherst Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

5101 Schaad Rd, Knoxville, TN

Knox County Schools

682 Students

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Carolyn Lee

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
39%

Reading Proficiency
35%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

35%

Math Proficiency

39%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

3.7%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

653:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.2%

Female

47.8%

White

63.6%

Hispanic

16.7%

Two or more races

9.7%

Black

9.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

2/22/2025

As a former educator, I was nervous about sending my kids here based on scores and reviews. I have been nothing but pleasantly surprised. The communication via teachers and staff has been consistently outstanding. Every time a scheduled fire drill, or other safety measure is practiced parents are no...

1.0 parent

12/12/2024

I was hoping that I could write a good review at this school because honestly their are so really great teachers at this school. Unfortunately however they are teaching at a school that has rude, mean, disrespectful, harsh, and discriminative individuals who only cares for the Caucasian children! I...

1.0 parent

5/31/2024

My experience with my child attending this school was awful. Their 'free' or reduced cost lunch included slimy processed food my dog wouldn't eat. The curriculum barely meets federal and state standards. My child is attend specialized summer school to bring her math skills up to basic multiplication...

5.0 parent

4/25/2016

I have two children that attend Amherst. As new students this year, I was very grateful to see the staff be so welcoming and helpful. My children love their teachers and all of the special areas such as art, music, PE, etc. I am impressed by the parental involvement as well.

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