Serving 632 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lake Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Ridge Elementary serves the northwest part of Johnson City, TN, covering an area of approximately 7.3 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Ridge Elementary School's student population of 632 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Ridge Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Ridge Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lake Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Towne Acres Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lake Ridge Elementary School?
632 students attend Lake Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lake Ridge Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Lake Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Lake Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Ridge Elementary School part of?
Lake Ridge Elementary School is part of Johnson City School District.
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