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Gap Creek Elementary School

1920 Kimberlin Hts Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 70 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gap Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30% in TN
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Gap Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Gap Creek Elementary School's student population of 70 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
70 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Gap Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gap Creek Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#375 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-49%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gap Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gap Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gap Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gap Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gap Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gap Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Gap Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gap Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gap Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gap Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Gap Creek Elementary School is ranked #375 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Gap Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Gap Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hopewell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Gap Creek Elementary School?
70 students attend Gap Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Gap Creek Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gap Creek Elementary School?
Gap Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gap Creek Elementary School offer ?
Gap Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gap Creek Elementary School part of?
Gap Creek Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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