Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasant Ridge Elementary serves the west part of Knoxville, TN, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 37-year historical data
School Rankings
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#835 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
56%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is ranked #835 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Pleasant Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwood Elementary School, Karns Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Ridge Elementary School?
299 students attend Pleasant Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Pleasant Ridge Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Pleasant Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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