Amherst Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Knoxville, Tennessee 37931 · Knox County
#347 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#33194 of 50,301 nationally
About Amherst Elementary School
Amherst Elementary School is a public elementary located in Knoxville, in the Knox County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 683 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 347th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (53th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 683.
There are 78 schools in Knoxville; Amherst Elementary School ranks 23rd of 69 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Amherst Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Amherst Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bearden Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,229 students · 4.3 km away
Karns Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
900 students · 4.7 km away
Karns Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
931 students · 4.7 km away
Karns Preschool
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
106 students · 4.8 km away
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students · 4.9 km away
Powell Middle School
Powell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students · 5.0 km away
West Hills Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students · 5.3 km away
Northwest Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
798 students · 5.4 km away
Cedar Bluff Preschool
Knoxville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
177 students · 6.0 km away
Powell High School
Powell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,253 students · 6.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Trousdale Co Elementary
Hartsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
683 students
Battle Creek Elementary School
Spring Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
682 students
Northview Primary
Kodak · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
684 students
Crosswind Elementary School
Collierville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
680 students
Bartlett Elementary School
Bartlett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
Hamilton School
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
677 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Amherst Elementary School a good school?
Amherst Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 38.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #347 of 913 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Amherst Elementary School rank in Tennessee?
Amherst Elementary School ranks #347 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #33194 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Amherst Elementary School?
Amherst Elementary School had 683 students in 2025.
Is Amherst Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Amherst Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Amherst Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Amherst Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.