Serving 829 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ringgold Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ringgold Elementary School's student population of 829 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
829 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ringgold 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 Ringgold Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1062 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
25%
16%
Black
38%
20%
White
23%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
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 Ringgold Elementary School's ranking?
Ringgold Elementary School is ranked #1062 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ringgold Elementary School often compared to?
Ringgold Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenwood Elementary School, Rossview Elementary School, Carmel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Ringgold Elementary School?
829 students attend Ringgold Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Ringgold Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Ringgold Elementary School offer ?
Ringgold Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ringgold Elementary School part of?
Ringgold Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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