Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adrian Burnett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Adrian Burnett Elementary serves the northern part of Knoxville, TN, covering an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Adrian Burnett Elementary School's student population of 563 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Adrian Burnett Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adrian Burnett Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Hispanic
34%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adrian Burnett Elementary School's ranking?
Adrian Burnett Elementary School is ranked #872 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Adrian Burnett Elementary School often compared to?
Adrian Burnett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brickey Mccloud Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Adrian Burnett Elementary School?
563 students attend Adrian Burnett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Adrian Burnett Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Adrian Burnett Elementary School offer ?
Adrian Burnett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Adrian Burnett Elementary School part of?
Adrian Burnett Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
One of the hardest working schools I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. They treat these children as their own. My children attended there for 18 years total.
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