A
Very Good
88/100

Bearden Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5717 Kingston PIKE, Knoxville, TN 37919
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 90th percentile in Tennessee
Growth
B
Students gain 1.03 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 57th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Tennessee for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
387
Students
enrolled
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%90/1001.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%57/100Students gain 1.03 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 65th percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 14% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +20 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+18 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency57% (+32 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%72%reading +16 pts, math +27 pts91st percentile (list)
Black15%25%reading +0 pts, math +13 pts66th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading +11 pts, math +10 pts77th percentile (list)
Low-income25%25%reading +9 pts, math +9 pts73rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5717 Kingston PIKE
City Knoxville
ZIP Code 37919
District 4702220
NCES School ID 470222000768
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37919

Understanding the community around Bearden Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,923
Per Capita Income $59,489
Poverty Rate 5.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.7%
High School or Higher 95.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $416,100
Median Rent $1,154
Owner-Occupied 54.8%
Renter-Occupied 45.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bearden Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.7%
Black 13.4%
Hispanic/Latino 10.9%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Asian 3.1%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 387
Teachers (FTE) 25.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bearden Elementary?
Bearden Elementary has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bearden Elementary?
Bearden Elementary has 387 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does Bearden Elementary serve?
Bearden Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bearden Elementary receive per student?
Bearden Elementary receives $11,040 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bearden Elementary in 37919 ▼
Avg Home Value
$557,861
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,594
1-Year Change
+3.9%
% Renters
45.2%

Other Schools in 37919

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026