RITTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ritta Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Knoxville, TN with about 594 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Ritta Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Ritta Elementary School, located on Washington Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Knox County School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured environment for students in their formative years. The school emphasizes core academic excellence while fostering the social and emotional growth of its diverse student body, striving to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous instruction with extracurricular involvement. By leveraging the resources of the Knox County school system, Ritta Elementary encourages parent and community engagement to help enrich the learning process. With a focus on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a sense of pride and curiosity in its students, ensuring they develop the essential skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving academic landscape.
For more information, contact Ritta Elementary at (865) 689-1496 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1496
RITTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Knoxville, TN with about 594 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Knox County
- Total Students:
- 594
- Teachers:
- 39.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 594 students
- White
- 66.7%
- Black or African American
- 20.9%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.