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Chilhowee Intermediate

5005 Asheville HWY, Knoxville, TN 37914 · (865) 594-1285 · Knox County
GRADES 03–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL240 STUDENTS
Enrollment
240
Elementary
DISTRICT 511 · STATE 470
Student : Teacher
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STATE 19.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 3
78
Grade 4
85
Grade 5
77
Student demographics
White
13757%
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
2410%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 16%
Black
5824%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 21%
Two+
219%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12954%
Female
11146%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
31.6%
TN avg 40.9% . +6.8pp since 2022
Math
32.5%
TN avg 39.3% . +15.9pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
240
+10 (+4%) vs 2017
% White
57%
was 68%
% Hispanic
10%
was 5%
% Black
24%
was 20%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Chilhowee Intermediate

Chilhowee Intermediate, a small elementary campus in Knoxville, Tennessee, one of the schools within Knox County, educates 240 students, covering grades 3 through 5. Compared to the state average of about 470 students per school, that is 49% below typical.

Across the 93 schools in Knox County (60,185 students total), Chilhowee Intermediate accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Chilhowee Intermediate logs that White students make up the majority at 57%; the rest is composed of 24% Black, 10% Hispanic, 9% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 80% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Across the wider county, census data for Knox County shows the typical household earns roughly $74,222 per year, 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Chilhowee Intermediate is one of 103 public schools in Knox County (combined enrollment of about 63,014 students).

The closest other public school is Holston Middle School, roughly 0.7 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Chilhowee Intermediate operates from a city-core location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Chilhowee Intermediate has grew 4%, going from 230 students in 2018 to 240 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share declined from 68% to 57%.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Chilhowee Intermediate typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Knox County at a glance

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Population
494,148
Census ACS
Median income
$74,222
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
103
63,014 students

Quick facts

School name
Chilhowee Intermediate
District
Knox County
Address
5005 Asheville HWY, Knoxville, TN 37914
Phone
(865) 594-1285
County
Knox County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
03–05
Total enrollment
240
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
470222000776
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Chilhowee Intermediate
How large is Chilhowee Intermediate?
Chilhowee Intermediate enrolls approximately 240 students in grades 03-05.
What age range does Chilhowee Intermediate serve?
Chilhowee Intermediate serves students from grade 03 through grade 05.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Chilhowee Intermediate?
At Chilhowee Intermediate, the student body is approximately 57% White, 10% Hispanic, 24% Black, 9% Two or more.
Is Chilhowee Intermediate public or private?
Chilhowee Intermediate is a public K-12 school, overseen by Knox County.
Where is Chilhowee Intermediate located?
Chilhowee Intermediate is located at 5005 Asheville HWY, Knoxville, TN 37914.
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