Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ritta 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 is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ritta Elementary serves the northeast part of Knoxville, TN, covering an area of approximately 15.6 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ritta Elementary School's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
39 teachers
School Rankings
Ritta Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ritta Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#763 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
16%
Black
15%
20%
White
63%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ritta Elementary School's ranking?
Ritta Elementary School is ranked #763 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ritta Elementary School often compared to?
Ritta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Knox Elementary School, Gibbs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Ritta Elementary School?
529 students attend Ritta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ritta Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Ritta Elementary School offer ?
Ritta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ritta Elementary School part of?
Ritta Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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