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#1290 of 1,786 schools in TN
Pond Gap Elementary
Elementary School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County elementary school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4530 Papermill DR, Knoxville, TN 37909
- Math 20% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pond Gap Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below 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 8 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (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 Pond Gap 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$61,365
Median home value
$273,900
Median rent
$1,156/mo
College educated
44.7%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37909; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Pride & Joy Children's AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 0.9 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Knoxville Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Knox Adaptive Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 41 | 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
- #59 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
Pond Gap Elementary is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pond Gap Elementary
Pond Gap Elementary is a public elementary school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 383 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,290 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pond Gap Elementary
What grades does Pond Gap Elementary serve?
Pond Gap Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pond Gap Elementary?
Pond Gap Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pond Gap Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pond Gap 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 Pond Gap Elementary rank in TN?
Pond Gap Elementary ranks #1,290 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Pond Gap Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pond Gap Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Pond Gap Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pond Gap Elementary has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pond Gap Elementary a charter school?
No, Pond Gap Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pond Gap Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pond Gap Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (865) 909-9040
- Area population (ZIP 37909)
- 16,848
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 37909; 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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