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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 692 |
| Hispanic | 10 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White692 (97.6 %)
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Hispanic10 (1.4 %)
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Black2 (0.3 %)
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Asian2 (0.3 %)
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Two or More2 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 362 | 51.1% |
| Male | 347 | 48.9% |
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