Blue Grass Elementary

623 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blue Grass Elementary School is a well-regarded public school located in the suburban West Knoxville area. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Knox County School District. It is situated in a quiet residential corridor, which helps foster a close-knit neighborhood feel. The school is known for its strong academic foundation and a dedicated teaching staff that emphasizes individualized student growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Blue Grass Elementary is characterized by a supportive community atmosphere and active parental involvement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to supplement classroom learning. Its location provides convenient access to local amenities while maintaining a focused educational environment, making it a popular choice for families residing in the 37922 zip code.

623

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Grass Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	528
Hispanic	27
Black	15
Asian	19
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
528 (84.8%)
Two or More
33 (5.3%)
Hispanic
27 (4.3%)
Asian
19 (3.0%)
Black
15 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)539-7864
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
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 2

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blue Grass Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blue Grass Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	319	51.2%
Male	304	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)