Ridgemont Elementary

1285 N Highway 45 By - Pass
Union City, TN 38261

379 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Ridgemont Elementary School is a public school located in Union City, Tennessee, serving students within the Union City School District. Situated on North Highway 45 By-Pass, the school is recognized for its commitment to foundational education, focusing on providing a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. As part of the Union City school system, it plays a vital role in the early academic and social development of local children, emphasizing core curriculum standards and preparation for middle school transitions.

The school is known for its focus on fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, which is a hallmark of the Union City area. By prioritizing small-group instruction, extracurricular engagement, and a strong partnership between faculty and parents, Ridgemont Elementary aims to cultivate both academic achievement and character growth. With its accessible location and dedicated staff, the school remains a cornerstone of the Union City community, striving to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary for early educational success.

379

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgemont Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	116
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	6

White
229 (60.4 %)
Hispanic
116 (30.6 %)
Black
15 (4.0 %)
Two or More
10 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Obion County
Phone:	(731)536-5171
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
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 18

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 45