Rickman Elementary

709 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Rickman Elementary School, located at 631 Rickman Monterey Highway in Rickman, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community in Overton County. As a primary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the early stages of their development, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes both fundamental literacy and numeracy skills. The school functions as a central hub for families in the rural Rickman area, maintaining a commitment to supporting student growth and building a strong educational baseline before children transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic mission, Rickman Elementary is deeply integrated into the culture of the surrounding community. Like many schools in the region, it places a high priority on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with both their peers and teachers in a safe, structured setting. The school’s location along the Monterey Highway makes it easily accessible to residents, allowing it to maintain close ties with parents and community members, which is a hallmark of the collaborative, small-town educational experience found throughout Overton County.
709
Total Students
45.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rickman Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White692
Hispanic10
Black2
Asian2
Two or More2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    692 (97.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Overton County
Phone: (931)498-2825
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 100
Grade 1 85
Grade 2 74
Grade 3 81
Grade 4 70
Grade 5 81
Grade 6 61
Grade 7 72
Grade 8 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rickman Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten20
Kindergarten100
Grade 185
Grade 274
Grade 381
Grade 470
Grade 581
Grade 661
Grade 772
Grade 865
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rickman Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36251.1%
Male34748.9%