Dogwood Elementary

581 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dogwood Elementary School, located at 705 Tipton Avenue in the South Knoxville community, serves as a cornerstone for local families within the Knox County Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional well-being of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, the faculty works to prepare young learners for success in their middle school years and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Dogwood Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and neighborhood engagement. The school often serves as a hub for local events and activities, benefiting from a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association and active community partnerships. With its focus on personalized instruction and a nurturing campus culture, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that helps each student reach their full potential within the vibrant Knoxville community.

581

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dogwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	78
Black	171
Asian	5
Two or More	60

White
267 (46.0%)
Black
171 (29.4%)
Hispanic
78 (13.4%)
Two or More
60 (10.3%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)

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)579-5677
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 53

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dogwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dogwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	271	46.6%
Male	310	53.4%

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