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Ritta Elementary School

6228 Washington Pike
Knoxville, TN 37918
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ritta 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 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ritta Elementary School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
572 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ritta Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ritta Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#995 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ritta Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ritta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ritta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ritta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ritta Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ritta Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ritta Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ritta Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ritta Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ritta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ritta Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Ritta Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ritta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ritta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ritta Elementary School's ranking?
Ritta Elementary School is ranked #995 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ritta Elementary School often compared to?
Ritta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gibbs Elementary School, Shannondale Elementary School, East Knox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
572 students attend Ritta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ritta Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ritta Elementary School?
Ritta Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ritta Elementary School offer ?
Ritta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ritta Elementary School part of?
Ritta Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.

School Reviews
5   11/12/2014
I love this school! The teachers work hard and my kids enjoy learning. I just wish they went on more field trips.
- Posted by Parent - teagr

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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