Serving 712 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rickman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 712 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Rickman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rickman Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Rickman Elementary School?
712 students attend Rickman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Rickman Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rickman Elementary School?
Rickman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rickman Elementary School offer ?
Rickman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Rickman Elementary School part of?
Over all the school is OK but the way they dealt with bullying was terrible. They thought that if they put a stronger definition around the word that they could just ignore it and pride themselves for having a low bullying rate, but the amount of name calling and death threats that I got for being a fag was crazy. Then there was one teacher that could not go a class period without telling the class her opinions about the politics she saw on the news that morning if not that she would just leave and not come back until the bell rang.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous
16/23/2017
Bullying is not dealt with at this school. Some teachers have bully attitudes toward kids, and my children were also bullied by other students. Teachers were notified and the problem continued. Would take my children elsewhere..
- Posted by Parent - Parent
29/1/2016
My son has an eye condition that interferes with his ability to learn . I have always had trouble trying to get anyone to believe he has an eye condition that causes his problems and that it is not add/ADHD. I am shocked by the fact that all they want to believe is that children who can' t focus or pay attention in class have ADD/ADHD and need to be medicated. Medication can't fix my child's eye disorder. If you have a similar problem try looking up covd(center of vision and development) on the internet. There are eye disorders that can cause symptoms similar to ADD/ADHD or take your child to an eye doctor for a developmental eye exam.
- Posted by Parent - thres
52/17/2011
Rickman Elementary has a superb faculty. The teachers and staff are hard-working and really care about the students. The teachers use a wide variety of programs to make sure that all student needs are met. They offer band, art, and several sports programs, especially basketball.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - diann
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 712 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
