Amherst Elementary School

683 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Amherst Elementary School, located on Schaad Road in Knoxville, Tennessee, serves the Karns community as part of the Knox County School District. As a public elementary institution, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the surrounding residential areas. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Amherst Elementary places a strong emphasis on student engagement and parent-teacher collaboration to enhance the overall educational experience. The school facilities are designed to accommodate a range of student needs, and the staff works to integrate technology and hands-on learning opportunities into their daily instruction. By promoting a culture of academic growth and inclusivity, Amherst Elementary remains a central hub for childhood development within the Knoxville region.

683

Total Students

47.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amherst Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	424
Hispanic	113
Black	65
Asian	3
Two or More	78

White
424 (62.1%)
Hispanic
113 (16.5%)
Two or More
78 (11.4%)
Black
65 (9.5%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)

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)560-7001
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	683
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 40

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Amherst Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	112
Grade 2	124
Grade 3	103
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Amherst Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	330	48.3%
Male	353	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)