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Amherst Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
5101 Schaad RD, Knoxville, TN 37931 · (865) 560-7001 · Part of Knox County School District
Students
683
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Amherst Elementary School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Tennessee’s public schools
- Math proficiency 12 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency39%
State average 27%
Reading / language arts33%
State average 29.5%
Location
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5101 Schaad RD, Knoxville
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K40
Kindergarten103
Grade 1112
Grade 2124
Grade 3103
Grade 494
Grade 5107
Enrollment over time
653’20
698’21
682’22
692’23
683’24
Up 4.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 62%Hispanic 17%Two or more races 11%Black 10%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.