A L Lotts Elementary

936 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

A.L. Lotts Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the West Hills/Cedar Bluff area of Knoxville, Tennessee. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Knox County School District and has built a strong reputation for academic excellence and a supportive, community-focused learning environment. Its location on Westland Drive makes it a central hub for families in the surrounding residential neighborhoods, fostering a close-knit school culture that emphasizes student achievement and personal growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, A.L. Lotts is known for its active parent-teacher involvement and a commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to engage students in the arts, physical fitness, and technology. With a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on maintaining high standards of instruction, A.L. Lotts is consistently viewed as one of the premier elementary schools in the Knoxville area, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school.

936

Total Students

61.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A L Lotts Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	629
Hispanic	80
Black	88
Asian	64
Two or More	73
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
629 (67.2%)
Black
88 (9.4%)
Hispanic
80 (8.5%)
Two or More
73 (7.8%)
Asian
64 (6.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)539-8611
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	936
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 164

Grade 2 159

Grade 3 166

Grade 4 165

Grade 5 163

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for A L Lotts Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	115
Grade 1	164
Grade 2	159
Grade 3	166
Grade 4	165
Grade 5	163

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for A L Lotts Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	445	47.5%
Male	491	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)