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How has Ringgold Elementary changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
829
Elementary
DISTRICT 730 · STATE 470
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MONTGOMERY COUNTY·NCES 470303001220
Ringgold Elementary
240 Ringgold RD, Clarksville, TN 37042 · (931) 648-5625 · Montgomery County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL829 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
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DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 19.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 37 | 4% |
| Kindergarten | 146 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 165 | 20% |
| Grade 2 | 119 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 118 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 122 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 122 | 15% |
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
31.4%
TN avg 40.9% . +1.0pp since 2022
Math
27.6%
TN avg 39.3% . -2.6pp since 2022
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 31 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 28 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores are up about 1 points since 2022, while math scores are down about 3 points.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 31.4% | 27.6% |
| 2023-24 | 31.4% | 26.5% |
| 2022-23 | 30.4% | 30.2% |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Ringgold Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee | In Montgomery County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 27.6% | #758 of 957 | #20 of 24 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 31.4% | #669 of 959 | #20 of 24 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 829 | #75 of 1,044 | #10 of 27 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 72.3% | #19 of 962 | #8 of 27 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.8% | #399 of 537 | #7 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
829
+45 (+6%) vs 2020
+5% since 1990-91, when it was 788
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 829 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 854 | 49 | 17.4:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 801 | 44.5 | 18.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 784 | 54 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 880 | 53 | 16.6:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 797 | 58 | 13.7:1 | 76% (609) |
| 2010-11 | 767 | 57 | 13.5:1 | 65% (495) |
| 2000-01 | 702 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 788 | 44 | 17.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ringgold Elementary.
About Ringgold Elementary
Ringgold Elementary is a high-enrollment elementary school for students in Clarksville, Tennessee. Students in pre-K through 5 make up the school's enrollment of 829 students. That compares with an average of about 470 students for elementary schools in Tennessee.
Within Montgomery County, Ringgold Elementary is one of 46 schools. The district enrolls 40,243 students.
Of every 100 students at Ringgold Elementary, about 38 are Black, the largest group. The school is also 25% Hispanic, 23% White, and 11% multiracial. That is higher than the 20% Black share among all Montgomery County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 72%.
American Community Survey estimates for Montgomery County show that the median household earns about $75,613 a year, about 31% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 9%. Across Montgomery County, 46 public schools serve about 40,243 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Minglewood Elementary, is about 1.2 miles. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
For locale, NCES codes Ringgold Elementary as City: Mid-size.
A 6% rise took enrollment from 784 in 2020-21 to 829 in 2024-25.
On allk12, people connected to Ringgold Elementary can post about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Montgomery County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
234,153
Census ACS
Median income
$75,613
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
46
40,243 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Montgomery County
- West Creek HighHigh · 1,600 students
- Clarksville HighHigh · 1,530 students
- Rossview HighHigh · 1,529 students
- Northwest HighHigh · 1,441 students
- Northeast HighHigh · 1,335 students
- Kirkwood HighHigh · 1,293 students
Other schools in Clarksville
- West Creek HighHigh · 1,600 students
- Clarksville HighHigh · 1,530 students
- Rossview HighHigh · 1,529 students
- Northwest HighHigh · 1,441 students
- Northeast HighHigh · 1,335 students
- Kirkwood HighHigh · 1,293 students
Nearby schools
- Minglewood Elementary1.2 mi · 771
- New Providence Middle1.3 mi · 1,012
- Kenwood Elementary1.6 mi · 779
- Northwest High1.7 mi · 1,441
- West Creek High1.8 mi · 1,600
- West Creek Elementary1.8 mi · 1,096
Frequently asked questions
About Ringgold ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Ringgold Elementary?
Ringgold Elementary enrolls approximately 829 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Ringgold Elementary serve?
Ringgold Elementary serves grades PK-05.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Ringgold Elementary?
At Ringgold Elementary, the student body is approximately 23% White, 25% Hispanic, 38% Black, 1% Asian, 11% Two or more.
What district is Ringgold Elementary in?
Ringgold Elementary is part of Montgomery County.
Where is Ringgold Elementary located?
Ringgold Elementary is located at 240 Ringgold RD, Clarksville, TN 37042.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.