RICEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Riceville Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the McMinn County school district, located in Riceville, TN with about 649 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, Riceville Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Riceville Elementary School, located in Riceville, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the McMinn County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for its primary-aged students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while maintaining a strong sense of community spirit, as reflected in their identity as the "Riceville Wildcats."

The school maintains an active online presence through its official website, which serves as a central hub for communication between faculty, students, and parents. The site provides essential resources including school calendars, academic policies, and updates on extracurricular activities. Through this platform, Riceville Elementary highlights its commitment to transparency and community involvement, ensuring that families remain engaged and informed throughout the academic year.

For more information, contact Riceville Elementary at (423) 462-2488 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3592 Hwy 11 South
Riceville, TN 37370
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RICEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Riceville, TN with about 649 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
McMinn County
Total Students:
649
Teachers:
38
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 649 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RICEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
88.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.8%
Black or African American
2.9%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
0.9%

Female
43.0%
Male
57.0%

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.