CHILHOWEE INTERMEDIATE

Chilhowee Intermediate is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Knoxville, TN with about 230 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. 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 14 teachers, Chilhowee Intermediate 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.

Chilhowee Intermediate School is a public school located on Asheville Highway in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving students in the intermediate grade levels (typically grades 3–5) within the Knox County Schools district. The school is situated in the Holston community and serves as a key educational anchor for the families in the East Knoxville area. It is characterized by its focus on foundational learning, fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition from primary school to middle school.

The school is well-known for its involvement in the local community and its commitment to academic growth, often participating in district-wide programs and initiatives aimed at improving literacy and math proficiency. As part of the Knox County system, Chilhowee Intermediate utilizes state-aligned curricula while working to provide extracurricular activities that build character and school spirit. The facility itself serves as a familiar landmark in the Asheville Highway corridor, reflecting the district’s ongoing efforts to provide accessible, quality education to the neighborhood’s diverse student population.

For more information, contact Chilhowee Intermediate at (865) 594-1285 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.