Big Ridge Elementary School

Big Ridge Elementary School is a mid-tier elementary campus in Hixson, Tennessee, run under Hamilton County. The school instructs 466 students in grades pre-K through 5.

Across the 82 schools in Hamilton County (45,981 students total), Big Ridge Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Big Ridge Elementary School shows that White students make up the majority at 69%. Beyond that, the school shows 9% multiracial, 8% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 7% Black. That composition is broadly in line with Hamilton County as a whole.

Zooming out to the county, Hamilton County reports that median household income runs about $76,183, 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. In all, Hamilton County runs 82 public schools (combined enrollment of about 45,981 students), of which Big Ridge Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Hixson Middle School, roughly 1.6 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a high-density area.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Big Ridge Elementary School has declined 5%, going from 491 students in 2018 to 466 in 2025. The White share of enrollment declined from 77% to 69% over that span.

Inside the community feed, members of the Big Ridge Elementary School community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.