Serving 966 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gibbs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 966 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Gibbs Elementary serves the northeast part of Corryton, TN, covering an area of approximately 20.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gibbs Elementary School's student population of 966 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
966 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
55 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gibbs Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gibbs 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
#476 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Gibbs Elementary School's ranking?
Gibbs Elementary School is ranked #476 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Gibbs Elementary School often compared to?
Gibbs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ritta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Gibbs Elementary School?
966 students attend Gibbs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Gibbs Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Gibbs Elementary School offer ?
Gibbs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gibbs Elementary School part of?
Gibbs Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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