Mill Creek Elementary School serves 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mill Creek Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
3%
21%
White
70%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mill Creek Elementary School?
301 students attend Mill Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mill Creek Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Creek Elementary School?
Mill Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mill Creek Elementary School offer ?
Mill Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mill Creek Elementary School part of?
Mill Creek Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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