Big Ridge Elementary

3420 Hickory Val RD
Maynardville, TN 37807

www.ucps.org.schools.bz/3/Home

176 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Big Ridge Elementary School, located in Maynardville, Tennessee, serves the educational needs of the Union County school district. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth, personal development, and character building for its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing foundational skills and a well-rounded curriculum, Big Ridge Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success as they transition through their primary education years.

The school operates under the mission of the Union County Public Schools system, which prioritizes the success and well-being of every child. Through its faculty and staff, Big Ridge works to maintain a collaborative atmosphere where parents, teachers, and the local community are encouraged to participate in the educational process. With its location on Hickory Valley Road, the school serves as a central hub for local families, offering various resources and opportunities designed to cultivate both academic excellence and a positive school culture.

176

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	1
Two or More	2

White
173 (98.3 %)
Two or More
2 (1.1 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Union County
Phone:	(865)992-8687
Website:	http://www.ucps.org.schools.bz/3/Home
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Big Ridge Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	21
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	17
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	29

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Big Ridge Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	75	42.6%
Male	101	57.4%

Elementary School K - 5th