Chilhowee Intermediate

240 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Chilhowee Intermediate School is a public school located on Asheville Highway in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving students in the intermediate grade levels (typically grades 3–5) within the Knox County Schools district. The school is situated in the Holston community and serves as a key educational anchor for the families in the East Knoxville area. It is characterized by its focus on foundational learning, fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition from primary school to middle school.

The school is well-known for its involvement in the local community and its commitment to academic growth, often participating in district-wide programs and initiatives aimed at improving literacy and math proficiency. As part of the Knox County system, Chilhowee Intermediate utilizes state-aligned curricula while working to provide extracurricular activities that build character and school spirit. The facility itself serves as a familiar landmark in the Asheville Highway corridor, reflecting the district’s ongoing efforts to provide accessible, quality education to the neighborhood’s diverse student population.

240

Total Students

11.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chilhowee Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	24
Black	58
Two or More	21

White
137 (57.1%)
Black
58 (24.2%)
Hispanic
24 (10.0%)
Two or More
21 (8.7%)

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)594-1285
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
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

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chilhowee Intermediate
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chilhowee Intermediate
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	111	46.2%
Male	129	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)