Serving 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lonsdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lonsdale Elementary serves the southwest part of Knoxville, TN, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lonsdale Elementary School's student population of 537 students has grown by 79% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lonsdale 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 Lonsdale Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1593 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Hispanic
60%
16%
Black
27%
20%
White
8%
57%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lonsdale Elementary School's ranking?
Lonsdale Elementary School is ranked #1593 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lonsdale Elementary School?
537 students attend Lonsdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lonsdale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lonsdale Elementary School offer ?
Lonsdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lonsdale Elementary School part of?
Lonsdale Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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