Forge Ridge School

web.claibornecountyschools.com/frs/

151 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Forge Ridge School, located in Harrogate, Tennessee, is a public PK–8 institution serving the students of Claiborne County. As part of the broader Claiborne County School District, the school is committed to fostering an educational environment that balances academic rigor with the personal development of its students. By serving a wide age range from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, Forge Ridge acts as a central hub for the local community, preparing younger students for foundational learning while equipping middle schoolers with the skills necessary for their transition into high school.

The school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere, utilizing its rural Tennessee setting to build strong relationships between staff, students, and families. Their official website serves as a primary resource for parents and guardians, offering access to essential school information, academic calendars, and district-wide policies. Through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement, Forge Ridge School strives to ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve academic success and develop as well-rounded citizens.

151

Total Students

11.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forge Ridge School
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Two or More	3

White
148 (98.0 %)
Two or More
3 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Claiborne County
Phone:	(423)869-2768
Website:	http://web.claibornecountyschools.com/frs/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	151
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 14

Grade 8 27