Very Good
#386 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 22% in state
Corryton Elementary
Elementary School · Knox County · Corryton, TN
A Knox County elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7200 Corryton RD, Corryton, TN 37721
- Math 52% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Corryton Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 Corryton 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average551/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,674
Median home value
$218,900
Median rent
$960/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37721; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Knox ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Luttrell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| New Hope Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 4.6 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Gibbs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 951 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #13 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
Corryton Elementary is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Corryton Elementary
Corryton Elementary is a public elementary school in Corryton, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 195 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #386 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Corryton Elementary
What grades does Corryton Elementary serve?
Corryton Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Corryton Elementary?
Corryton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corryton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Corryton Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Corryton Elementary rank in TN?
Corryton Elementary ranks #386 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Corryton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Corryton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Corryton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Corryton Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Corryton Elementary a charter school?
No, Corryton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Corryton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Corryton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (865) 687-4573
- Area population (ZIP 37721)
- 14,649
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 37721; 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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