Sequoyah Elementary School

942 Southgate Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sequoyah Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5% in TN
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sequoyah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Sequoyah Elementary School's student population of 524 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
29 teachers

School Rankings

Sequoyah Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoyah Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#29 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)
78%
34%
79%
37%
78%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
88%
57%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sequoyah Elementary School's ranking?
Sequoyah Elementary School is ranked #29 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sequoyah Elementary School often compared to?
Sequoyah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Hill Elementary School, Blue Grass Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sequoyah Elementary School?
524 students attend Sequoyah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sequoyah Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Sequoyah Elementary School offer ?
Sequoyah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sequoyah Elementary School part of?
Sequoyah Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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