Ritta Elementary

6228 Washington PIKE
Knoxville, TN 37918

529 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ritta Elementary School, located on Washington Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Knox County School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured environment for students in their formative years. The school emphasizes core academic excellence while fostering the social and emotional growth of its diverse student body, striving to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous instruction with extracurricular involvement. By leveraging the resources of the Knox County school system, Ritta Elementary encourages parent and community engagement to help enrich the learning process. With a focus on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a sense of pride and curiosity in its students, ensuring they develop the essential skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving academic landscape.

529

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ritta Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	73
Black	80
Asian	8
Two or More	37

White
331 (62.6%)
Black
80 (15.1%)
Hispanic
73 (13.8%)
Two or More
37 (7.0%)
Asian
8 (1.5%)

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:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)689-1496
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 13

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ritta Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ritta Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	256	48.4%
Male	273	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)