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.

409 Vanosdale RD
Knoxville, TN 37919
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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

2017-2018
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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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.