Powell Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Powell, Tennessee 37849 · Knox County
#417 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#36211 of 50,301 nationally
About Powell Elementary
Powell Elementary is a public elementary located in Powell, in the Knox County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 852 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 417th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (44th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 852.
There are 5 schools in Powell; Powell Elementary ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- 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 Powell Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Powell Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Powell High School
Powell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,253 students · 593 m away
Powell Middle School
Powell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students · 2.1 km away
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students · 5.0 km away
Norwood Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students · 5.1 km away
Northwest Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
798 students · 5.7 km away
Sterchi Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students · 5.8 km away
Brickey McCloud Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
851 students · 6.0 km away
Amherst Elementary School
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
683 students · 6.6 km away
Inskip Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students · 6.8 km away
West Haven Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students · 6.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Brickey McCloud Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
851 students
Grahamwood Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
Bailey Station Elementary School
Collierville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
Stewartsboro Elementary
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
854 students
West Elementary
Mt Juliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
849 students
Parkway Village Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
856 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Powell Elementary a good school?
Powell Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 33.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #417 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 Powell Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Powell Elementary ranks #417 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #36211 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Powell Elementary?
Powell Elementary had 852 students in 2025.
Is Powell Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Powell Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Powell Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Powell Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.