Ridgemont Elementary School (Closed 2026)

1285 N Highway 45 By - Pass
Union City, TN 38261
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 385 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 was 42% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
34 teachers

Showing 2015–2024. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
#624 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

42%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

36%
37%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

32%
40%
Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
39%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

White
53%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
47%
0.57

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
19.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
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 Ridgemont Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgemont Elementary School is ranked #624 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
385 students attend Ridgemont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ridgemont Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Ridgemont Elementary School offer ?
Ridgemont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgemont Elementary School part of?
Ridgemont Elementary School is part of Obion County School District.

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