Karns Elementary School

Karns Elementary School is situated in northwest Knoxville and is part of the Knox County School District, serving over 1,210 students. It is rated an 8/10 on the GreatSchools rating, which is an above-average academic performance rating. In this elementary school, 21% of students scored at or above proficient on the math assessment, and 31% of students scored at or above proficient in reading. The school's minority student enrollment is 26%. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The student population is comprised of 47% females and 53% males. The student body is instructed by 81 full-time equivalent teachers and 1 full-time guidance counselor. Karns Elementary School is considered one of the outstanding elementary schools in the state of Tennessee. In 2024, Karns Elementary earned the prestigious designation as a "Reward School" from the Tennessee Department of Education. It is ranked #394 of 1,051 in diversity, and #625 of 955 in Teacher Excellence for public elementary schools in the state of Tennessee. The median home price in Karns is around $438K, with the median $/sq.ft. around $202. Home prices offer a great combination of family-friendly communities with proximity to good schools, while also connecting to the greater Knoxville amenities.

New administrative appointments for 2025–2026 were announced, third-graders learned about weather from meteorologist Heather Haley, and kindergarteners at Karns Elementary investigated community roles during "Community Helpers" week.

Q1. How often does Karns Elementary School hold parent-teacher meetings?

Ans. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled at Karns Elementary School twice a year, with more meetings available upon request.

Q2. How can Karns Elementary School parents set up a meeting?

Ans. Meeting requests can be made by parents online, by email, or in person at the school office.

Q3. Does Karns Elementary School offer parents the chance to be involved in school decisions?

Ans. Parents are welcome to participate in special advisory meetings, school committees, and the PTA.

Q4. How do students at Karns Elementary School report concerns?

Ans.First, parents should get in touch with their child's teacher. If necessary, they should then get in touch with the school counselor or administration.

Q5.Following parent meetings, does Karns Elementary School provide updates?

Ans. Yes, teachers provide parents with progress reports, meeting summaries, and recommendations for further action.