WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Hills Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Knoxville, TN with about 753 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, West Hills Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
West Hills Elementary School, located at 409 Vanosdale Road in Knoxville, Tennessee, serves the students of the well-established West Hills community. As part of the Knox County School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic achievement and fostering a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere. It provides a comprehensive elementary education that balances core curriculum subjects with extracurricular opportunities, aiming to build a solid foundation for students as they transition toward middle school.
The school is highly regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which contributes to a vibrant learning environment. Its location in a suburban neighborhood allows for a close-knit school culture, and the staff is noted for focusing on the social-emotional development of children alongside their academic progress. For families moving to or living in the Knoxville area, West Hills Elementary is frequently highlighted as a stable, community-centered institution dedicated to preparing young learners for future success.
For more information, contact West Hills Elementary at (865) 539-7850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7850
WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Knoxville, TN with about 753 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Knox County
- Total Students:
- 753
- Teachers:
- 49.8
- 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 753 students
- White
- 64.3%
- Black or African American
- 13.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 43.6%
- Male
- 56.4%
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.