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Bearden Elementary School

5717 KINGSTON PIKE KNOXVILLE TN 37919

Top 10% School in Tennessee

Ranked 61 of 232 in Tennessee

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About Bearden Elementary School

Bearden Elementary School, a successful public school located in the Bearden community of Knoxville, has a student body of 363 children (Grades K–5). It ranks #93 among Elementary Schools in Tennessee and #5 among the Knox County Schools, showing that Bearden Elementary School is one of Tennessee's great elementary schools. The student-teacher ratio at this elementary school is 15:1, and it has 24 full-time teachers available to support students with personalized instruction. The school demographics show the student body is 52% female and 48% male; minority students make up 33% of the student body. Bearden Elementary has significantly greater achievement than other elementary schools, with 57% of students referred to as proficient in math and reading. This elementary school ranks #84 out of 955 for Best Public Elementary Schools for Teachers, demonstrating a standard of high-quality teaching. Bearden Elementary engages families with opportunities to be involved in school social events and celebrations; one example is the End of the School Year Salute to America. Houses for sale in Bearden's neighborhood range from $279K to $1.78M.

Bearden Elementary School Contact Information

Address

5717 KINGSTON PIKE KNOXVILLE TN 37919

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Phone

(865) 909-9000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 57% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
363
Total Students
$59455
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 61 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bearden Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 67.5%
Asian 2.2%
Hispanic 11.8%
Black 14.6%
Two+ Races 3.6%
Native Am. 0%
White
67.5%
Asian
2.2%
Hispanic
11.8%
Black
14.6%
Two+ Races
3.6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 363
51.8%
188 Female
48.2%
175 Male

Student Population

363 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

792 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

After 31 years of teaching career, an Elementary teacher of Bearden retired in May 2025. She mentioned her continuous love for teaching as the reason. In October of that year, students wore history-related costumes to celebrate Bearden's history.

FAQ

Q1. How can Bearden Elementary School parents attend meetings?

Ans. Parents are welcome to attend planned school events, parent-teacher conferences, and PTA meetings.

Q2. Are parent-teacher conferences regularly held at Bearden Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, conferences are happend several times a year to discuss about student progress.

Q3. How does Bearden Elementary School handle situations and complaints?

Ans. If parents have any issue, they may meet with the principal,any highr personal of the school in the management or speak with teachers directly.

Q4.How are procedures and announcements disseminated throughout the school?

Ans. Bearden Elementary School uses the school website, newsletters, and emails to communicate updates.

Q5. Are there rules about who can and cannot attend Bearden Elementary School events?

Ans. Yes, guests attending events are required to adhere to the school's safety regulations and check-in procedures.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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