POWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Powell Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Powell, TN with about 867 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, Powell Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Powell Elementary School, located at 1711 Spring Street in Powell, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Knox County School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth in its students, typically serving children from pre-kindergarten through the fifth grade. The school is known for its role in the local Powell community, providing a structured learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while encouraging student involvement in extracurricular activities.
The school strives to maintain a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, Powell Elementary aims to develop students' critical thinking skills and character, helping them build the necessary social and academic foundations for future success. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from established educational standards and resources designed to support diverse learning needs within the Powell area.
For more information, contact Powell Elementary at (865) 938-2048 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2048
POWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Powell, TN with about 867 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Knox County
- Total Students:
- 867
- Teachers:
- 53.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 867 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.