Since 2013, Christenberry Elementary School’s kindergarten through sixth-grade students have been active in the Community Schools program. Almost 500 students attend daytime and after school in programs that include tutoring, athletics, STEM and Scouting. The Community Schools strategy seeks to engage community resources and residents to enhance student health, safety and success. Community Schools programs operate day and evening with extra learning options, recreation, adult education, art, psychological help and public services such as health screening. A Site-Steering Committee composed of local school staff, teachers, parents, businesses and other community leaders manages each school’s program. Christenberry offers their students award-winning STEM classes during the school day and enrichment clubs in a wide range of subjects after school.
Because Christenberry Recreation Center, one of the Knoxville’s largest recreation facilities, is connected to Christenberry Elementary School, students can easily go directly to after-school programs there. Clubs, exercise and educational programs take place in the full-sized gymnasium, multi-purpose room, outdoor playground and dance studio. The after-school programs are available to Oakwood residents free of charge by Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department. Popular activities include gardening, art, coding, LEGO building, music, Junior Achievement, math and STEM clubs, track club, martial arts, pickleball and table tennis.
Christenberry’s building was rebuilt in 1997 on the same site as their original structure and earned an award for its single-story design that blended well with the residential neighborhood. Original features from the first school that were popular with the community such as the sloped roof, brick details, arched entries, vintage lighting and a bay window were retained. A common area provides a gathering space and lunchroom. The beloved Little Theatre harkens back to the original and stays busy with student productions and parent meetings. An outdoor classroom and garden space allows teachers to bring learning out of the classrooms. A new playground for intermediate age students is in the planning stages.
Christenberry has earned multiple recognitions from local and state partners because of their enrichment programs and strong growth in student achievement over the last several years. Principal Melissa Johnson acknowledged that the Community School strategy has enhanced parent and community participation which has been a major factor in Christenberry’s success.
Christenberry Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
927 Oglewood Ave,
Knoxville, TN
Knox County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Melissa Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Niche Grade
B-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.7%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
34.4%
State Average
32.2%
Science
41.8%
State Average
37%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
462:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
41.7%
Hispanic
27.9%
Black
21.3%
Two or more races
8.8%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/17/2024
All of the teachers at Christenberry are great.
7/26/2018
Experience with staff has been good. Unfortunately, the experience my child has had with other students has not been good.
6/1/2016
I have been so fortunate that my children have attended Christenberry Elementary. While at Christenberry and once they moved to middle and high school, they have scored well on standardized tests like the ACT and TCAPs. More importantly, school staff help students learn to be good citizens and get a...
9/10/2013
My school is awesome ! Constantly improving,and helping students learn through computer tech knowledge , and personal instruction.
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$259,110
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
57%
Average Household Income
$63,884
% of College Grads
26.9%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
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Parks in this Area
Christenberry Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Concessions
- Parking Lot
Christenberry Ballfields
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Edgewood Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Trails
Fulton Bicentennial Park
- Tennis
- Trails
- Pickleball
Beth Ann Booker Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Roseanne Wolf Picnic Area
- Picnic Area
Scott-Roberts Park
- Picnic Area
Baxter Avenue Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
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Christenberry Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Knoxville, TN and is served by the Knox County Schools in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 460 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Christenberry Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $259,110. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fulton High School, Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy, Richard Yoakley School, and more. Learn more about what Knoxville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Christenberry Elementary School.