Excellent
#214 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 12% in state
New Hopewell Elementary
Elementary School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
757 Kimberlin Hgts RD, Knoxville, TN 37920
- Math 48% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Hopewell Elementary score 48% 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 19 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 New Hopewell 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 4Car-Dependent
- 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
$61,348
Median home value
$231,300
Median rent
$1,092/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37920; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gap Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Seymour Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Mead Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Tennessee School for Deaf Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 4.3 mi | 42 | 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
- #5 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
New Hopewell Elementary is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Hopewell Elementary
New Hopewell Elementary is a public elementary school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #214 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Hopewell Elementary
What grades does New Hopewell Elementary serve?
New Hopewell Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend New Hopewell Elementary?
New Hopewell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hopewell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hopewell Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Hopewell Elementary rank in TN?
New Hopewell Elementary ranks #214 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is New Hopewell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
New Hopewell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 New Hopewell Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Hopewell Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Hopewell Elementary a charter school?
No, New Hopewell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Hopewell Elementary a Title I school?
No, New Hopewell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (865) 579-2194
- Area population (ZIP 37920)
- 43,509
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 37920; 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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