Serving 577 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 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridge View Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Rockwood, TN school district, covering approximately 351.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 23.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Ridge View Elementary School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
39 teachers
School Rankings
Ridge View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge View Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#942 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 #942 out of 1,728 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 Bowers Elementary School, Pine View Elementary School, Kingston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
577 students attend Ridge View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ridge View Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Ridge View Elementary School offer ?
Ridge View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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