Sam E. Hill Primary School serves 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sam E. Hill Primary School's student population of 216 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sam E. Hill Primary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
57%
15%
Black
27%
21%
White
11%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sam E. Hill Primary School often compared to?
Sam E. Hill Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knox Adaptive Education Center, Fair Garden Family/community Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sam E. Hill Primary School?
216 students attend Sam E. Hill Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sam E. Hill Primary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sam E. Hill Primary School?
Sam E. Hill Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sam E. Hill Primary School offer ?
Sam E. Hill Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sam E. Hill Primary School part of?
Sam E. Hill Primary School is part of Knox County School District.
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