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Amherst Elementary School

5101 Schaad Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931, United States

+1 (865) 560-7001

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Amherst Elementary School Overview

About This School

Amherst Elementary School is a public elementary in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving 683 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a staff with an average teacher salary of $57,014 and provides one counselor for every 683 students. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The student body is 62% White, 17% Hispanic, 11% Two or More Races, and 10% Black.

683

Total Students

PK-5

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Student-Teacher Ratio

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Academic Performance

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Mathematics0%

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School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Knox County

Students per Counselor

683:1

Amherst Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

Student-Teacher Ratio

683

Students per Counselor

Amherst Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$57,014

City Avg: $56,504

State Avg: $56,501

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio:1

Students per Counselor683:1

Amherst Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.68%

Male

48.32%

Female

Total Enrollment: 683 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White62.08%

Hispanic16.54%

Asian0.44%

Black9.52%

Two or More Races11.42%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amherst Elementary School

Q: What is Amherst Elementary School?

A: Amherst Elementary School is a elementary public located in Knoxville.

Q: How many students attend Amherst Elementary School?

A: Amherst Elementary School has approximately 683 students enrolled.

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Detailed Information about Amherst Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Amherst Elementary School - Knoxville, TN

Quick Facts about Amherst Elementary School
School Name	Amherst Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	5101 Schaad Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931, Knoxville, TN
County	Knox County
Phone	+1 (865) 560-7001
Total Students	683
Student-Teacher Ratio	:1
Full-Time Teachers
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst Elementary School

What is Amherst Elementary School?

Amherst Elementary School is a elementary public located in Knoxville.

How many students attend Amherst Elementary School?

Amherst Elementary School has approximately 683 students enrolled.

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