GIBBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gibbs Elementary is a public school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Corryton, TN with about 890 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 10th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, Gibbs Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Gibbs Elementary School, located in Corryton, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Knox County School District. Situated in a suburban-rural setting along Tazewell Pike, the school acts as a primary hub for the local community, emphasizing a traditional academic environment for students in the early stages of their education. The school is known for being part of the closely-knit "Gibbs" community, which historically maintains a strong sense of school spirit and neighborhood involvement.
Academically, the school focuses on building core competencies in reading, writing, and mathematics, while fostering a supportive social environment for its young learners. By emphasizing the integration of community values with standardized curriculum, Gibbs Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school within the Gibbs-area feeder pattern. Its location serves as a focal point for families in northern Knox County, reflecting the area's ongoing growth and commitment to local public education.
For more information, contact Gibbs Elementary at (865) 689-1497 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Corryton, TN 37721
(865) 689-1497
GIBBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Corryton, TN with about 890 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Knox County
- Total Students:
- 890
- Teachers:
- 49.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 890 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GIBBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.