Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Pleasant Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving 301 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Knox County school district, which is ranked 72 out of 139 districts in the state.

Pleasant Ridge Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (17.94%) and two or more races (13.29%) students. The school has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a 1-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 3-star rating in the current 2023-2024 school year. While its performance on TNReady assessments is generally lower than the Knox County and Tennessee averages, the school performs better than the state average in Science. Pleasant Ridge Elementary also has a lower student-teacher ratio (12.5 in 2022-2023) and higher per-student spending ($12,465 in 2020-2021) than the surrounding schools.

Interestingly, Beaumont Elementary/Magnet, a nearby school, has consistently outperformed Pleasant Ridge Elementary on TNReady assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Lonsdale Elementary and West View Elementary, both located near Pleasant Ridge, have significantly lower academic performance compared to the other surrounding schools. Despite these challenges, Pleasant Ridge Elementary has shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, indicating that the school is making progress in addressing its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3013 Walnoaks RD
       Knoxville, TN  37921


(865) 594-1354

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
399th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Pleasant Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northwest Middle School
High:    Karns High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  301

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.1%
Hispanic:
17.9%
Two or more races:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.5% Help


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Compare Details Pleasant Ridge Elementary ranks better than 60.8% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.22. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pleasant Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Ridge Elementary 399th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Pleasant Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:
White students:


Knox County:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County 80th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pleasant Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 43.70 483rd 809 40.3%
2011 70.73 229th 818 72.0%
2012 88.33 84th 820 89.8%
2013 73.84 206th 846 75.7%
2014 65.34 252nd 853 70.5%
2015 45.59 535th 855 37.4%
2017 17.95 597th 646 7.6%
2018 41.53 575th 997 42.3%
2019 23.77 789th 985 19.9%
2021 28.03 706th 983 28.2%
2022 46.77 506th 1000 49.4%
2023 50.43 465th 1020 54.4%
2024 56.22 399th 1018 60.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.96 145th 369 60.7%
2022 51.38 167th 447 62.6%
2023 48.46 205th 528 61.2%
2024 77.93 68th 582 88.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.73 356th 877 59.4%
2019 27.24 664th 821 19.1%
2021 41.99 448th 823 45.6%
2022 61.02 246th 858 71.3%
2023 53.36 353rd 865 59.2%
2024 89.57 24th 853 97.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.71 727th 926 21.5%
2021 29.76 655th 945 30.7%
2022 48.27 468th 975 52.0%
2023 53.68 404th 989 59.2%
2024 53.05 407th 990 58.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.39 781st 916 14.7%
2021 28.78 661st 941 29.8%
2022 42.92 520th 980 46.9%
2023 44.45 532nd 987 46.1%
2024 57.25 365th 991 63.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.91 131st 450 70.9%
2019 20.38 351st 404 13.1%
2021 39.39 214th 411 47.9%
2022 67.82 97th 483 79.9%
2023 54.74 185th 500 63.0%
2024 63.68 140th 498 71.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.94 252nd 363 30.6%
2023 28.88 300th 387 22.5%
2024 41.89 238th 415 42.7%
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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.87 555th 841 34.0%
2019 18.00 740th 812 8.9%
2021 33.17 582nd 844 31.0%
2022 41.20 483rd 844 42.8%
2023 63.07 236th 852 72.3%
2024 72.57 184th 847 78.3%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Pleasant Ridge Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Open Quote Pleasant Ridge is a hidden gem! The teachers and administrators truly care about the students, and my daughters were treated like more than test scores. As a volunteer I saw what amazing things they accomplished with so little. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pleasant Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 340 27 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1989 356 33 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 392
1990 314 30 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1991 334 33 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1992 334 33 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1993 366 38 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1994 383 44 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 439
1995 363 48 6 6 4 n/a n/a 0 427
1996 363 48 6 6 4 n/a n/a 0 427
1997 358 54 2 2 0 n/a n/a -2 414
1998 340 51 6 3 1 n/a n/a 1 402
1999 311 70 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 426 426
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 410 410
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 394 394
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 394 394
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 402 402
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 360 360
2006 235 82 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2007 275 95 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 390
2008 246 84 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 346
2009 278 91 3 21 3 n/a n/a 0 396
2010 255 93 5 26 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2011 266 76 4 35 0 0 16 0 397
2012 282 75 3 30 0 0 8 0 398
2013 296 76 2 29 0 0 14 0 417
2014 279 77 2 40 0 0 12 0 410
2015 266 68 4 29 0 0 12 0 379
2016 255 71 4 33 0 0 13 0 376
2017 247 86 1 32 1 0 13 0 380
2018 230 75 0 42 2 0 30 0 379
2019 200 63 0 50 1 0 35 0 349
2020 195 35 1 58 1 0 41 0 331
2021 150 37 0 55 1 0 46 0 289
2022 159 37 2 59 0 0 44 0 301
2023 169 36 2 54 0 0 40 0 301

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pleasant Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 370 21.0 17.6 n/a
1989 392 21.0 18.6 n/a
1990 347 21.0 16.5 n/a
1991 367 20.0 18.3 n/a
1992 367 20.0 18.3 n/a
1993 408 20.0 20.4 n/a
1994 439 21.0 20.9 n/a
1995 427 21.0 20.3 n/a
1996 427 21.0 20.3 n/a
1997 414 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 402 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 395 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 426 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 410 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 394 n/a n/a n/a
2003 394 n/a n/a n/a
2004 402 n/a n/a n/a
2005 360 n/a n/a n/a
2006 329 21.5 15.3 n/a
2007 390 21.9 17.8 34.1
2008 346 24.6 14.1 44.8
2009 396 25.9 15.3 43.2
2010 379 23.4 16.1 56.7
2011 397 24.6 16.1 58.2
2012 398 26.0 15.3 60.6
2013 417 26.9 15.5 53.2
2014 410 27.0 15.1 59
2015 379 27.0 14.0 39.8
2016 376 26.0 14.4 58.5
2017 380 26.6 14.2 n/a
2018 379 24.4 15.5 n/a
2019 349 23.0 15.1 n/a
2020 331 24.0 13.7 n/a
2021 289 25.0 11.5 n/a
2022 301 23.1 13.0 n/a
2023 301 24.0 12.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pleasant Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 370 21.0 17.6 n/a
1989 392 21.0 18.6 n/a
1990 347 21.0 16.5 n/a
1991 367 20.0 18.3 n/a
1992 367 20.0 18.3 n/a
1993 408 20.0 20.4 n/a
1994 439 21.0 20.9 n/a
1995 427 21.0 20.3 n/a
1996 427 21.0 20.3 n/a
1997 414 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 402 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 395 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 426 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 410 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 394 n/a n/a n/a
2003 394 n/a n/a n/a
2004 402 n/a n/a n/a
2005 360 n/a n/a n/a
2006 329 21.5 15.3 n/a
2007 390 21.9 17.8 34.1
2008 346 24.6 14.1 44.8
2009 396 25.9 15.3 43.2
2010 379 23.4 16.1 56.7
2011 397 24.6 16.1 58.2
2012 398 26.0 15.3 60.6
2013 417 26.9 15.5 53.2
2014 410 27.0 15.1 59
2015 379 27.0 14.0 39.8
2016 376 26.0 14.4 58.5
2017 380 26.6 14.2 n/a
2018 379 24.4 15.5 n/a
2019 349 23.0 15.1 n/a
2020 331 24.0 13.7 n/a
2021 289 25.0 11.5 n/a
2022 301 23.1 13.0 n/a
2023 301 24.0 12.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pleasant Ridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $237 (2.4%) $8,951 (91.2%) $9,817
2020 $325 (3.0%) $9,893 (90.1%) $10,978
2021 $535 (4.3%) $11,235 (90.1%) $12,465
2022 $670 (5.1%) $11,641 (88.4%) $13,175
2023 $756 (5.5%) $12,244 (88.4%) $13,858

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 789th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 465th of 1020 Elementary schools
 34.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Ridge Elementary)12.838.1
 25.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Knox County)42.438.4
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Ridge Elementary)23.441.9
 18.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)40.243.5
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Ridge Elementary)16.726.5
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)46.344.7
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Ridge Elementary)24.144.9
 20.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)36.548.4
 11.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Ridge Elementary)36.424.5
 11.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)48.545.5
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Ridge Elementary)27.334
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)40.142.5
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Pleasant Ridge Elementary)22.429.2
 6.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Knox County)40.838.1
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pleasant Ridge Elementary)2540
 15%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Knox County)38.740.1
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students349301
 13.8%
African American6336
 42.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic5054
 8%
Pacific Islander00
White200169
 15.5%
Two or More Races3540
 14.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Pleasant Ridge Elementary ranks 399th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pleasant Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwest Middle School
High : Karns High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 301 students attended Pleasant Ridge Elementary.

Students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary are 56% White, 18% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 12% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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