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#1064 of 1,786 schools in TN
Dogwood Elementary
Elementary School · Knox County
705 Tipton AVE, Knoxville, TN 37920
Enrollment
562
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
562
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,064 of 1,786
In Knoxville
#39 of 82
public schools
In district
#41 of 88
Knox County
Academic growth
7.5 / 10
Very Good
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Dogwood Elementary
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About Dogwood Elementary
Dogwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County. Dogwood Elementary serves approximately 562 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Dogwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,064 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for Dogwood Elementary show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 6.6
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Dogwood Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
34% of students at Dogwood Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Dogwood Elementary — Students at Dogwood Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.5/10.
How Dogwood Elementary Compares
See how Dogwood Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
705 Tipton AVE, Knoxville, TN 37920
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dogwood Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. South Knox Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Beaumont Elementary/Magnet (rated 8.1/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ft Sanders Education Development Center (rated 7.8/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Knoxville, see our Knoxville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| South Doyle Middle School Knoxville | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| South Knox Elementary Knoxville | 0.9 mi | 8.7 |
| Green Magnet Math And Science Academy Knoxville | 1.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School Knoxville | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School Knoxville | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Vine Middle/Magnet Knoxville | 1.9 mi | 4.7 |
| L N STEM Academy Knoxville | 1.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Mooreland Heights Elementary Knoxville | 2.0 mi | 3.9 |
| MEAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Knoxville | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| SMART KIDS ELC Knoxville | 2.3 mi | — |
| Emerald Academy Knoxville | 2.3 mi | 6.9 |
| KNOXVILLE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN Knoxville | 2.6 mi | — |
| Ft Sanders Education Development Center Knoxville | 2.2 mi | 7.8 |
| FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Knoxville | 2.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Maynard Elementary Knoxville | 2.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy Knoxville | 2.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Austin East High/Magnet Knoxville | 3.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Beaumont Elementary/Magnet Knoxville | 3.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Fulton High School Knoxville | 3.5 mi | 3.7 |
| Belle Morris Elementary Knoxville | 3.8 mi | 4.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37920 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,348
Median Home Value
$231,300
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
Population
43,509
College Educated
34.2%
Homeownership
60.1%
Avg Commute
22.4 min
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Median Age
35.5
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| Baileyton Elementary Greeneville, TN | 6.0 |
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| Dibrell Elementary Mcminnville, TN | 6.0 |
| Edgemont Elementary Newport, TN | 6.0 |
| Egypt Elementary Memphis, TN | 6.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dogwood Elementary
What grades does Dogwood Elementary serve?
Dogwood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dogwood Elementary?
Dogwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dogwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dogwood Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dogwood Elementary rank in TN?
Dogwood Elementary ranks #1,064 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Dogwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dogwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Dogwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dogwood Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dogwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Dogwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dogwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dogwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (865) 579-5677
Resources & Links
District
Knox County- District Enrollment
- 60,604
- Schools in District
- 94
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,187
- District Rank
- #41 of 88
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