Fountain City Elementary vs Sterchi Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain City Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
Sterchi Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
| Measure | Fountain City Elementary Knoxville, Tennessee | Sterchi Elementary Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 913 | #232 of 913 |
| National rank | #29803 of 50,301 | #26578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 379 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sterchi Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 43.2).
- •Sterchi Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Sterchi Elementary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 379.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fountain City Elementary better than Sterchi Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sterchi Elementary ranks higher (47.9 vs 43.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fountain City Elementary and Sterchi Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain City Elementary: 379. Sterchi Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain City Elementary and Sterchi Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Fountain City Elementary is 270th of 913 and Sterchi Elementary is 232nd of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).