West Hills Elementary

712 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Hills Elementary School, located at 409 Vanosdale Road in Knoxville, Tennessee, serves the students of the well-established West Hills community. As part of the Knox County School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic achievement and fostering a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere. It provides a comprehensive elementary education that balances core curriculum subjects with extracurricular opportunities, aiming to build a solid foundation for students as they transition toward middle school.

The school is highly regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which contributes to a vibrant learning environment. Its location in a suburban neighborhood allows for a close-knit school culture, and the staff is noted for focusing on the social-emotional development of children alongside their academic progress. For families moving to or living in the Knoxville area, West Hills Elementary is frequently highlighted as a stable, community-centered institution dedicated to preparing young learners for future success.

712

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	406
Hispanic	128
Black	92
Asian	25
Two or More	60
Pacific Islander	1

White
406 (57.0%)
Hispanic
128 (18.0%)
Black
92 (12.9%)
Two or More
60 (8.4%)
Asian
25 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)539-7850
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 54

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Hills Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	116
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Hills Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	340	47.8%
Male	372	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)