Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dogwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 562 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Dogwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dogwood Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dogwood Elementary School is ranked #1243 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dogwood Elementary School often compared to?
Dogwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amherst Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dogwood Elementary School?
562 students attend Dogwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dogwood Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dogwood Elementary School?
Dogwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dogwood Elementary School offer ?
Dogwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dogwood Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Dogwood Elementary School located?
Dogwood Elementary School is located in the South Knoxville neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in South Knoxville.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 562 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
