Sterchi Elementary School

Misrepresentation just a bit. The language and pictures on the web site indicate a diverse population of children. This school is 92% white and 3% black. Look at the school's rating by category - just one category - white. Wow!
--Submitted by a parent

Small, family atmosphere and caring/experienced teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

Sterchi is in my opinion the best elementary school in this area and their test scores prove it. I have 2 kids in Sterchi. The parent involvement is wonderful. The office staff and teachers go out of their way to help your child achieve. You will not be disappointed with Sterchi. Parent/teacher/principal communication is top notch.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school. My 2 boys have done so well. We have alot of extra activities and field trips which makes learning exciting. The staff is dedicated to the children.
--Submitted by a parent

My grandaughter started there this year. She has a wonderful and caring teacher and is doing great. It is not a big school but the quality of teachers and workers is wonderful.
--Submitted by a parent

Three generations of my family have gone here. It's the best school in town.

When our oldest child reached school age we transferred him to Sterchi. Transfers were hard to come by in Knox County, so after kindergarden we bought a house and moved into the Sterchi zone to ensure that we'd be a Sterchi family. Now, 12 years and three kids later we have only one more year at the school before moving to middle school and we'll be sad to be gone. We have had an excellent experience at the school and it's only gotten better since a new principal arrived a few years ago. The teachers have been consistently good - several even excellent, the office staff is always friendly to us, the few discipline problems that exist are generally handled quickly and fairly and the parents are welcome and involved in the school. If there's a better school we don't know where it might be.
--Submitted by a parent

We were thrilled to buy a house and move near Sterchi. Previously, our daughter had attended Copper Ridge. We felt that school, in general, was better than average, but Sterchi had such high ratings! Sorry to say we have found the office staff to be rude and argumentative, the principal ineffective and the teacher, although very competent, to play favorites and almost encourage cliques. My daughter is heartsick. We are putting her into private school as soon as possible.
--Submitted by a parent

I thought Sterchi was a perfect school until the last couple of years. I have personally been involved with 2 teachers that bully their students and one teacher that was very discrimnatory. I wish all kids could be on a level playing field
--Submitted by a parent

I am fortunate enough to be a teacher at this school and to have 2 children go through as well. The administration is all about what is best for the students and is supportive of staff and parent needs. What a wonderful find in Knoxville!!
--Submitted by a teacher