Excellent
#173 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 10% in state
Blue Grass Elementary
Elementary School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8901 Blue Grass RD, Knoxville, TN 37922
- Math 71% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Grass Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 70% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Blue Grass Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knoxville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,638
Median home value
$468,600
Median rent
$1,672/mo
College educated
69.9%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37922; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A L Lotts ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 998 | Compare → |
| Northshore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 1,101 | Compare → |
| Montessori Internationale SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of West KnoxvillePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.1 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #2 of 88
- District spending per student
- $11,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Grass Elementary is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Grass Elementary
Blue Grass Elementary is a public elementary school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 589 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Grass Elementary
What grades does Blue Grass Elementary serve?
Blue Grass Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Blue Grass Elementary?
Blue Grass Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Grass Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Grass Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Grass Elementary rank in TN?
Blue Grass Elementary ranks #173 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Blue Grass Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Grass Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blue Grass Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Grass Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Blue Grass Elementary a charter school?
No, Blue Grass Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Grass Elementary a Title I school?
No, Blue Grass Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (865) 539-7864
- Area population (ZIP 37922)
- 39,013
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37922; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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