Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ridgemont Elementary School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgemont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridgemont Elementary School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgemont Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgemont Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#723 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
32%
15%
Black
3%
21%
White
59%
57%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgemont Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgemont Elementary School is ranked #723 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ridgemont Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgemont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Ridgemont Elementary School?
369 students attend Ridgemont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ridgemont Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgemont Elementary School?
Ridgemont Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridgemont Elementary School offer ?
Ridgemont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ridgemont Elementary School part of?
Ridgemont Elementary School is part of Obion County School District.
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