CECIL B RIGSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bledsoe County school district, located in Pikeville, TN with about 188 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Cecil B Rigsby Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Cecil B. Rigsby Elementary School is a public primary school located in the rural community of Pikeville, Tennessee. As part of the Bledsoe County School District, the institution serves as a foundational educational hub for the local area, focusing on the core development of elementary-aged students. The school is situated on New Harmony Road, reflecting the close-knit, community-oriented environment typical of Bledsoe County’s educational system.
The school is committed to providing a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional well-being of its students. By maintaining a focus on fundamental curriculum standards, Cecil B. Rigsby Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for future success as they transition to middle school. For families and community members, the school serves as a central resource, with additional information regarding district policies, school calendars, and faculty resources available through the official Bledsoe County Schools website.
For more information, contact Cecil B Rigsby Elementary at (423) 447-2891 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 447-2891
CECIL B RIGSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pikeville, TN with about 188 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bledsoe County
- Total Students:
- 188
- Teachers:
- 14.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 188 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CECIL B RIGSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 82.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.