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#885 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 50% in state
Gibbs Elementary
Elementary School · Knox County · Corryton, TN
A Knox County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7715 Tazewell PIKE, Corryton, TN 37721
- Math 56% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gibbs Elementary score 51% 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 13 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 Gibbs 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average551/100K
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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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Corryton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 4.7 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Ritta ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Paulette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 364 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #35 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
Gibbs Elementary is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gibbs Elementary
Gibbs Elementary is a public elementary school in Corryton, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 951 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #885 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gibbs Elementary
What grades does Gibbs Elementary serve?
Gibbs Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gibbs Elementary?
Gibbs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 951 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibbs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibbs Elementary is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gibbs Elementary rank in TN?
Gibbs Elementary ranks #885 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Gibbs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gibbs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Gibbs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gibbs Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gibbs Elementary a charter school?
No, Gibbs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gibbs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gibbs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 951
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (865) 689-1497
- 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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