DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dogwood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Knoxville, TN with about 648 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, Dogwood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Dogwood Elementary School, located at 705 Tipton Avenue in the South Knoxville community, serves as a cornerstone for local families within the Knox County Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional well-being of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, the faculty works to prepare young learners for success in their middle school years and beyond.
Beyond its core curriculum, Dogwood Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and neighborhood engagement. The school often serves as a hub for local events and activities, benefiting from a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association and active community partnerships. With its focus on personalized instruction and a nurturing campus culture, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that helps each student reach their full potential within the vibrant Knoxville community.
For more information, contact Dogwood Elementary at (865) 579-5677 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-5677
DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Knoxville, TN with about 648 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Knox County
- Total Students:
- 648
- Teachers:
- 55.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 648 students
- White
- 54.8%
- Black or African American
- 26.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.0%
- Two or more races
- 7.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.