Big Ridge Elementary

5210 Cassandra Smith RD
Hixson, TN 37343

bigridge.hcde.org/

490 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Big Ridge Elementary School, located at 5210 Cassandra Smith Road in Hixson, Tennessee, is a public elementary school serving students within the Hamilton County School District. Situated in a suburban community north of Chattanooga, the school is recognized for its focus on providing a foundational academic environment for children in grades Pre-K through 5. It serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere that aims to foster both intellectual development and social-emotional growth among its diverse student population.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to community engagement and collaborative learning. Like many schools in the Hamilton County system, Big Ridge utilizes a curriculum aligned with state standards, often integrating modern technology and hands-on learning opportunities into the classroom experience. With an active PTA and a focus on extracurricular involvement, the school prioritizes the partnership between parents, educators, and the broader Hixson community to create a structured and encouraging setting designed to prepare students for their transition to middle school.

490

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	341
Hispanic	36
Black	31
Asian	38
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	5

White
341 (69.6 %)
Two or More
39 (8.0 %)
Asian
38 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
36 (7.3 %)
Black
31 (6.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.0 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)843-4793
Website:	http://bigridge.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 88

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Big Ridge Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Big Ridge Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	235	48%
Male	255	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)