D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Pond Gap Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4530 Papermill DR, Knoxville, TN 37909
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th percentile in Tennessee
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
383
Students
enrolled
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%5/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 49% 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 −21 points worse 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 proficiency12% (−17 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−13 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
White15%15%reading -26 pts, math -30 pts5th percentile (list)
Black12%8%reading -3 pts, math -4 pts34th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%5%reading -4 pts, math -15 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income12%12%reading -4 pts, math -3 pts33rd 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 4530 Papermill DR
City Knoxville
ZIP Code 37909
District 4702220
NCES School ID 470222000804
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37909

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,339
Per Capita Income $39,887
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.1%
High School or Higher 94.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $244,500
Median Rent $1,081
Owner-Occupied 45.2%
Renter-Occupied 54.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pond Gap Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.0%
Female 52.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 33.7%
White 29.2%
Hispanic/Latino 20.9%
Two or More Races 14.9%
Asian 1.0%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 383
Teachers (FTE) 28.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pond Gap Elementary?
Pond Gap Elementary has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Pond Gap Elementary?
Pond Gap Elementary has 383 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does Pond Gap Elementary serve?
Pond Gap Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pond Gap Elementary receive per student?
Pond Gap Elementary receives $11,040 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pond Gap Elementary in 37909 ▼
Avg Home Value
$383,055
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,549
1-Year Change
+3.0%
% Renters
54.8%

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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