Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Grass Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Grass Elementary serves the southwest part of Knoxville, TN, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Grass Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Blue Grass Elementary School's student population of 623 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
623 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
School Rankings
Blue Grass Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Grass Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#72 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
3%
20%
White
85%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Grass Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Grass Elementary School is ranked #72 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Blue Grass Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Grass Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A L Lotts Elementary School, Northshore Elementary School, Rocky Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Blue Grass Elementary School?
623 students attend Blue Grass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Blue Grass Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Blue Grass Elementary School offer ?
Blue Grass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Grass Elementary School part of?
Blue Grass Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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