Norwood Elementary

1909 Merchant DR
Knoxville, TN 37912

494 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Norwood Elementary School, located at 1909 Merchant Drive in Knoxville, Tennessee, serves the students of the Norwood community as part of the Knox County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment where young learners can build strong foundational academic skills while developing social and emotional competencies. The school typically serves a diverse student body, offering a range of educational programs designed to meet the unique needs of elementary-aged children as they transition from early childhood education toward middle school.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Norwood Elementary emphasizes community engagement and the importance of a supportive home-school partnership. The facility serves as a central hub for families in the 37912 area, often hosting events and initiatives that encourage parent involvement. With a commitment to inclusivity and student growth, the school strives to provide a safe and nurturing environment that prepares its students for future success in higher grade levels and beyond.

494

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	175
Black	117
Asian	4
Two or More	43

Hispanic
175 (35.4 %)
White
155 (31.4 %)
Black
117 (23.7 %)
Two or More
43 (8.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)

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)689-1460
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Norwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Norwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	243	49.2%
Male	251	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)