Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shannondale Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Shannondale Elementary serves the northeast part of Knoxville, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Families living within this zone can expect a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distances reaching up to 2.4 miles from the school's location.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shannondale 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
Shannondale Elementary School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers
School Rankings
Shannondale Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shannondale Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#142 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
10%
20%
White
71%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shannondale Elementary School's ranking?
Shannondale Elementary School is ranked #142 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Shannondale Elementary School often compared to?
Shannondale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brickey Mccloud Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Shannondale Elementary School?
361 students attend Shannondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Shannondale Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Shannondale Elementary School offer ?
Shannondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shannondale Elementary School part of?
Shannondale Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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