Gap Creek Elementary

1920 Kimberlin Hts RD
Knoxville, TN 37920

73 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gap Creek Elementary School, located in the Kimberlin Heights area of Knoxville, Tennessee, is a K-5 public school serving the local South Knox County community. As part of the Knox County School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education in a suburban-rural setting. It prides itself on fostering a close-knit environment where students can build strong relationships with both their peers and their instructors, benefiting from the smaller community feel that distinguishes it from larger urban schools in the district.

Academically, Gap Creek Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards while often incorporating local community involvement to enrich the student experience. The school is situated in a scenic area, which frequently allows for outdoor-oriented learning opportunities and a strong sense of neighborhood pride. Families choosing Gap Creek typically value the school’s dedication to student development, safety, and a supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement during the critical formative years of elementary education.

Total Students

9.7

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gap Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
68 (93.2%)
Two or More
4 (5.5%)
American Indian
1 (1.4%)

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)577-4860
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
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

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gap Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	17
Grade 1	12
Grade 2	14
Grade 3	6
Grade 4	12
Grade 5	12

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gap Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	41	56.2%
Male	32	43.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)