Christenberry Elementary

456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Christenberry Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Knox County Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development. The school serves a diverse student population, working closely with families and the surrounding neighborhood to provide foundational education that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

In addition to its core curriculum, Christenberry Elementary focuses on community engagement and student enrichment. The school frequently participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy and mathematics proficiency, while also offering various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its student body. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere, the school seeks to empower its students to become active participants in their community and lifelong learners.

456

Total Students

39.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christenberry Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	127
Black	97
Asian	1
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
190 (41.7 %)
Hispanic
127 (27.9 %)
Black
97 (21.3 %)
Two or More
40 (8.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)594-8500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Christenberry Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Christenberry Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	223	48.9%
Male	233	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)