Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Inskip Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Inskip Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Inskip Elementary School's student population of 505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
39 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Inskip Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Inskip Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1553 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Hispanic
25%
16%
Black
40%
20%
White
29%
57%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inskip Elementary School's ranking?
Inskip Elementary School is ranked #1553 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Inskip Elementary School often compared to?
Inskip Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Grass Elementary School, Sterchi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Inskip Elementary School?
505 students attend Inskip Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Inskip Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Inskip Elementary School offer ?
Inskip Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Inskip Elementary School part of?
Inskip Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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