Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bearden 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Bearden 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
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Bearden Elementary School's student population of 363 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Bearden Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bearden Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
15%
21%
White
67%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Bearden Elementary School is ranked #146 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bearden Elementary School often compared to?
Bearden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A L Lotts Elementary School, Pond Gap Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Bearden Elementary School?
363 students attend Bearden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bearden Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bearden Elementary School?
Bearden Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bearden Elementary School offer ?
Bearden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bearden Elementary School part of?
Bearden Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is Bearden Elementary School located?
Bearden Elementary School is located in the Marble City neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Marble City.
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