Ball Camp Elementary School

9801 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, TN 37931
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ball Camp Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ball Camp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Ball Camp Elementary School's student population of 586 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
586 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Ball Camp Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ball Camp Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TN)
#201 out of 1721 schools
(Top 20%)
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46%
28%
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47%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
13%
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Black
5%
21%
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White
74%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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0.44
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ball Camp Elementary School's ranking?
Ball Camp Elementary School is ranked #201 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Ball Camp Elementary School?
586 students attend Ball Camp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ball Camp Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ball Camp Elementary School?
Ball Camp Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ball Camp Elementary School offer ?
Ball Camp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ball Camp Elementary School part of?
Ball Camp Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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