East Knox Elementary

516 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

East Knox Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Mascot, Tennessee, serving students in the Knox County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school provides foundational education for children in the surrounding area, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its relatively small, tight-knit environment compared to larger urban schools, which allows for a more personalized approach to student development and community engagement.

Beyond its standard academic curriculum, East Knox Elementary strives to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages both social-emotional growth and academic achievement. By partnering with families and the local Mascot community, the school works to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student success. Its location on Rutledge Pike serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the school’s role as an essential pillar for families in the eastern portion of Knox County.

516

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Knox Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	455
Hispanic	33
Black	21
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

White
455 (88.2 %)
Hispanic
33 (6.4 %)
Black
21 (4.1 %)
Two or More
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)933-3493
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 38

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 93