Shannondale Elementary School

5316 Shannondale Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10/
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Top 10%
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 (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10% in TN
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 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
Reading/Language Arts 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)
Total Students
361 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers

Showing 2015–2024. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#142 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60%
37%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

58%
40%
Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
8%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Black
10%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
71%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
10%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
29%
0.47

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
18.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
45%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Shades of Blue
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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 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

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