Serving 707 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rickman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Rickman Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Rickman, TN, covering approximately 434.8 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes from various locations within the zone, with an average distance of 11.3 miles to the edge and a maximum of 19.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rickman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rickman Elementary School's student population of 707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
707 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Find Us
School Rankings
Rickman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rickman Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#305 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Rickman Elementary School's ranking?
Rickman Elementary School is ranked #305 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Rickman Elementary School often compared to?
Rickman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilham Elementary School, A H Roberts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Rickman Elementary School?
707 students attend Rickman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Rickman Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Rickman Elementary School offer ?
Rickman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rickman Elementary School part of?
Rickman Elementary School is part of Overton County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Rickman Elementary has a superb faculty. The teachers and staff are hard-working and really care about the students. The teachers use a wide variety of programs to make sure that all student needs are met. They offer band, art, and several sports programs, especially basketball.
2 10/10/2025
My son has an eye condition that interferes with his ability to learn . I have always had trouble trying to get anyone to believe he has an eye condition that causes his problems and that it is not add/ADHD. I am shocked by the fact that all they want to believe is that children who can' t focus or pay attention in class have ADD/ADHD and need to be medicated. Medication can't fix my child's eye disorder. If you have a similar problem try looking up covd(center of vision and development) on the internet. There are eye disorders that can cause symptoms similar to ADD/ADHD or take your child to an eye doctor for a developmental eye exam.
1 10/10/2025
Bullying is not dealt with at this school. Some teachers have bully attitudes toward kids, and my children were also bullied by other students. Teachers were notified and the problem continued. Would take my children elsewhere..
1 10/10/2025
Over all the school is OK but the way they dealt with bullying was terrible. They thought that if they put a stronger definition around the word that they could just ignore it and pride themselves for having a low bullying rate, but the amount of name calling and death threats that I got for being a fag was crazy. Then there was one teacher that could not go a class period without telling the class her opinions about the politics she saw on the news that morning if not that she would just leave and not come back until the bell rang.
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