Lara Kendall Elementary

Lake County
200 College ST
Ridgely, TN 38080
340 Students
Middle School 3rd - 8th
School Overview
Lara Kendall Elementary School is a public school located in Ridgely, Tennessee, serving as a core educational institution within the Lake County School District. Situated at 200 College Street, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the local community, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As a smaller community school, it plays a vital role in the social and intellectual development of children in the Ridgely area.

Like many schools in the region, Lara Kendall Elementary strives to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth and community engagement. The school typically works to meet state academic standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining a localized presence, the school facilitates strong connections between educators, families, and the town of Ridgely, helping to create a stable educational environment for its elementary-aged learners.
340
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    222 (65.3 %)
  • Black
    91 (26.8 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (6.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lake County
Phone: (731)264-5586
Grade Range: 3rd - 8th
Total Students: 340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
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
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 56
Grade 5 49
Grade 6 71
Grade 7 55
Grade 8 57
Gender Ratio