Ridgeview Elementary School

252 Sam Jenkins Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 704 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 704 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 10% in TN
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : Ridgeview Elementary School serves the northern part of Johnson City, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 16.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being about 4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ridgeview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Ridgeview Elementary School's student population of 704 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
704 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
52 teachers

School Rankings

Ridgeview Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#168 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)
59%
34%
54%
37%
58%
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
94%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
(22-23)
13.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgeview Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgeview Elementary School is ranked #168 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ridgeview Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgeview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gray Elementary School, Sulphur Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?
704 students attend Ridgeview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ridgeview Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ridgeview Elementary School offer ?
Ridgeview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeview Elementary School part of?
Ridgeview Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 704 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : Ridgeview Elementary School serves the northern part of Johnson City, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 16.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being about 4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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