Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bonny Kate 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bonny Kate Elementary serves the southeastern part of Knoxville, TN, covering an area of approximately 23 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonny Kate Elementary School's student population of 369 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
26 teachers
School Rankings
Bonny Kate 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 Bonny Kate Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#882 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
3%
20%
White
87%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonny Kate Elementary School's ranking?
Bonny Kate Elementary School is ranked #882 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bonny Kate Elementary School often compared to?
Bonny Kate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Olive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Bonny Kate Elementary School?
369 students attend Bonny Kate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bonny Kate Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Bonny Kate Elementary School offer ?
Bonny Kate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bonny Kate Elementary School part of?
Bonny Kate Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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