Bearden Elementary

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bearden Elementary School, located on Kingston Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee, serves as a prominent educational fixture within the Knox County School District. Situated in the heart of the Bearden community, the school is known for its long-standing tradition of academic excellence and its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school draws a diverse student population from the surrounding neighborhoods and prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community to enhance the overall educational experience.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Bearden Elementary emphasizes the holistic development of its students through various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs. The school focuses on building a foundation of critical thinking and social responsibility, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. With its convenient location and reputation for high standards, Bearden Elementary remains a highly regarded institution for families seeking a comprehensive and stable public education in the Knoxville area.

405

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bearden Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	58
Black	65
Asian	12
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
251 (62.0%)
Black
65 (16.0%)
Hispanic
58 (14.3%)
Two or More
14 (3.5%)
Asian
12 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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)909-9000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
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 15

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bearden Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bearden Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	206	50.9%
Male	199	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)