Lonsdale Elementary

498 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lonsdale Elementary School is a public school located in the Lonsdale community of Knoxville, Tennessee, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Knox County School District, the school is situated in a historically significant neighborhood and plays a central role in the local community. It is known for its focus on providing foundational academic support and fostering a welcoming environment for a diverse student population.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and community engagement. Beyond core academic instruction, Lonsdale Elementary often implements programs designed to support the holistic development of its students, including partnerships with local organizations and resources aimed at bridging educational gaps. By prioritizing a supportive classroom atmosphere and targeted intervention, Lonsdale strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

498

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lonsdale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	317
Black	132
Two or More	19

Hispanic
317 (63.7 %)
Black
132 (26.5 %)
White
30 (6.0 %)
Two or More
19 (3.8 %)

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)594-1330
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 51

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lonsdale Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lonsdale Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	259	52%
Male	239	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)