Amherst Elementary School

Grades: PK-5
Students: 682
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 653:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
13 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
6/10
Test Scores
5/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
6/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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The admin at this school is horrible. You’ve got an assistant principal who walks around with her eyes rolled back in her head at pretty much anything someone says. She is very unprofessional with staff and acts as if she’s got a chip on her shoulder. And the principal just sits back and allows it,
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Posted by a community member on 4/4/2025
As a former educator, I was nervous about sending my kids here based on scores and reviews. I have been nothing but pleasantly surprised. The communication via teachers and staff has been consistently outstanding. Every time a scheduled fire drill, or other safety measure is practiced parents are no
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Posted by a parent on 2/22/2025
I was hoping that I could write a good review at this school because honestly their are so really great teachers at this school. Unfortunately however they are teaching at a school that has rude, mean, disrespectful, harsh, and discriminative individuals who only cares for the Caucasian children! I
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Posted by a parent on 12/12/2024
My experience with my child attending this school was awful. Their 'free' or reduced cost lunch included slimy processed food my dog wouldn't eat. The curriculum barely meets federal and state standards. My child is attend specialized summer school to bring her math skills up to basic multiplication
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Posted by a parent on 5/31/2024
I have two children that attend Amherst. As new students this year, I was very grateful to see the staff be so welcoming and helpful. My children love their teachers and all of the special areas such as art, music, PE, etc. I am impressed by the parental involvement as well.
Posted by a parent on 4/25/2016

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Knoxville schools - Amherst Elementary School is located at 5101 Schaad Road, Knoxville TN 37931. Amherst Elementary School is in the Knox County School District. Amherst Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.

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