Very Good
#487 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 27% in state
Powell Elementary
Elementary School · Knox County · Powell, TN
A Knox County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1711 Spring ST, Powell, TN 37849
- Math 51% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Powell Elementary score 47% 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 18 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 Powell 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
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average551/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$83,400
Median home value
$263,600
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37849; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Temple Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Norwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 489 | 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
- #22 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
Powell Elementary is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Powell Elementary
Powell Elementary is a public elementary school in Powell, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 842 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #487 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Powell Elementary
What grades does Powell Elementary serve?
Powell Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Powell Elementary?
Powell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 842 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Powell Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Powell Elementary rank in TN?
Powell Elementary ranks #487 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Powell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Powell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Powell Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Powell Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Powell Elementary a charter school?
No, Powell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Powell Elementary a Title I school?
No, Powell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 842
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (865) 938-2048
- Area population (ZIP 37849)
- 28,872
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 · 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 37849; 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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