Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sequoyah Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Sequoyah Elementary serves the southern part of Knoxville, TN, covering an area of 11.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school’s boundaries being approximately 4.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequoyah 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
Sequoyah Elementary School's student population of 524 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 37-year historical data
School Rankings
Sequoyah 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 Sequoyah Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#29 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
88%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoyah Elementary School's ranking?
Sequoyah Elementary School is ranked #29 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sequoyah Elementary School often compared to?
Sequoyah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Hill Elementary School, Blue Grass Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sequoyah Elementary School?
524 students attend Sequoyah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sequoyah Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Sequoyah Elementary School offer ?
Sequoyah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sequoyah Elementary School part of?
Sequoyah Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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