PLEASANT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pleasant Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Knoxville, TN with about 379 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Pleasant Ridge 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.

Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving students within the Knox County School District. Situated on Walnoaks Road, the school functions as a core community hub for the local neighborhood, providing foundational education for students in the primary grade levels. The school is part of a larger district committed to student growth, aiming to provide a supportive learning environment that fosters both academic achievement and social-emotional development.

As a member of the Knox County Schools system, Pleasant Ridge benefits from the district’s comprehensive curriculum and administrative support. The school typically focuses on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while offering various extracurricular opportunities to engage its student body. For families in the 37921 area, the school serves as a central point for community involvement, working to prepare students for the transition to middle school through structured classroom instruction and collaborative school initiatives.

For more information, contact Pleasant Ridge Elementary at (865) 594-1354 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.