Serving 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridge View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridge View Elementary School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridge View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge View Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1090 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
3%
21%
White
87%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge View Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge View Elementary School is ranked #1090 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ridge View Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine View Elementary School, Bowers Elementary School, Kingston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Ridge View Elementary School?
594 students attend Ridge View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ridge View Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge View Elementary School?
Ridge View Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridge View Elementary School offer ?
Ridge View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridge View Elementary School part of?
Ridge View Elementary School is part of Roane County School District.
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