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Sequoyah Elementary School

942 Southgate Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sequoyah Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 5% in TN
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • 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

Sequoyah 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
Sequoyah Elementary School's student population of 487 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
487 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sequoyah Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoyah Elementary School is 0.21, 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)
#34 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sequoyah Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sequoyah 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.
79%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sequoyah 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.
78%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sequoyah 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
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sequoyah Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sequoyah Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
89%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sequoyah 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
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sequoyah 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
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sequoyah Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Sequoyah 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
11%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sequoyah 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
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sequoyah 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 Sequoyah Elementary School's ranking?
Sequoyah Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sequoyah Elementary School often compared to?
Sequoyah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Hill Elementary School, Blue Grass Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sequoyah Elementary School?
487 students attend Sequoyah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sequoyah Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoyah Elementary School?
Sequoyah Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sequoyah Elementary School offer ?
Sequoyah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sequoyah Elementary School part of?
Sequoyah Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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