Pond Gap Elementary

354 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pond Gap Elementary School is a public school located in the West Knoxville area, serving a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Knox County Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment. The school is known for its focus on inclusivity and its efforts to meet the individual learning needs of its students through various classroom supports and enrichment activities.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Pond Gap emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by encouraging social-emotional growth and active parental involvement. The school benefits from its location in the Pond Gap community, often acting as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes strong communication between staff and families. With a dedication to preparing students for middle school success, the faculty focuses on literacy, numeracy, and creating a safe, engaging space where students from various backgrounds can thrive.

354

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pond Gap Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	80
Black	122
Asian	2
Two or More	58
Pacific Islander	2

Black
122 (34.5%)
White
90 (25.4%)
Hispanic
80 (22.6%)
Two or More
58 (16.4%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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)909-9040
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 19

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pond Gap Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pond Gap Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	178	50.3%
Male	176	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)