Clyde Riggs Elementary

cre.sumnerschools.org

301 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Clyde Riggs Elementary School, located in Portland, Tennessee, is part of the Sumner County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment. The school is known for its commitment to student growth, leveraging the resources and curriculum standards established by the Sumner County school system to prepare young learners for future success in middle school and beyond.

The school maintains a community-centered atmosphere, prioritizing parent involvement and clear communication between staff and families. Its physical location on Fountain Head Road places it as a central educational hub for families in the Portland area. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside character development, Clyde Riggs Elementary strives to create an inclusive space where students are encouraged to engage academically and socially within their local community.

301

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clyde Riggs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	40
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	2

White
229 (76.1%)
Hispanic
40 (13.3%)
Two or More
16 (5.3%)
Black
13 (4.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Sumner County
Phone:	(615)325-2391
Website:	http://cre.sumnerschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 53