Northshore Elementary School

www.knoxschools.org/northshorees

1,099 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northshore Elementary School is a well-regarded public school located in the western portion of Knox County, Tennessee. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Knox County Schools district. It is known for maintaining a strong academic focus and fostering a supportive community environment, consistently drawing families from the surrounding suburban areas who prioritize high educational standards and extracurricular involvement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous state benchmarks while incorporating technology and enrichment opportunities to prepare students for middle school transitions. Beyond the classroom, Northshore Elementary is noted for its active parent-teacher association and a variety of school-sponsored events that emphasize student development, creativity, and school spirit. Its location on Thunderhead Road provides a central hub for local families, making it a key educational institution within the Knoxville community.

1,099

Total Students

69.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northshore Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	949
Hispanic	29
Black	22
Asian	58
Two or More	41

White
949 (86.4 %)
Asian
58 (5.3 %)
Two or More
41 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
29 (2.6 %)
Black
22 (2.0 %)

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)670-4104
Website:	http://www.knoxschools.org/northshorees
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,099
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 42

Kindergarten 145

Grade 1 171

Grade 2 195

Grade 3 174

Grade 4 182

Grade 5 190