Very Good
#387 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 22% in state
Ft Sanders Education Development Center
Elementary School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
501 S Twenty-First ST, Knoxville, TN 37916
- Math 75% proficient (2013)
- Reading 75% proficient (2014)
- 53.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ft Sanders Education Development Center score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 3-year record (2012–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2012-2013) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2012-2014)
Based on 5 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ft Sanders Education Development Center 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$17,982
Median home value
$270,000
Median rent
$1,176/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
3%
Poverty rate
74%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37916; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Maynard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Beaumont Elementary/magnetEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| West View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 202 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Ft Sanders Education Development Center is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ft Sanders Education Development Center
Ft Sanders Education Development Center is a public elementary school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 481 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 53.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2013) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ft Sanders Education Development Center
What grades does Ft Sanders Education Development Center serve?
Ft Sanders Education Development Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Ft Sanders Education Development Center?
Ft Sanders Education Development Center has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ft Sanders Education Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ft Sanders Education Development Center is 53.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ft Sanders Education Development Center rank in TN?
Ft Sanders Education Development Center ranks #387 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Ft Sanders Education Development Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Ft Sanders Education Development Center 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 Ft Sanders Education Development Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ft Sanders Education Development Center has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2013) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2014).
Is Ft Sanders Education Development Center a charter school?
No, Ft Sanders Education Development Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ft Sanders Education Development Center a Title I school?
No, Ft Sanders Education Development Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 53.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.6%
- Phone
- (865) 594-5035
- Area population (ZIP 37916)
- 14,771
- Area median age
- 20.6
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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 37916; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2013, multi-year average, 2012-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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