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Ritta Elementary School vs. Shannondale Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Ritta Elementary School
6228 Washington Pike
Knoxville, TN 37918
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Shannondale Elementary School
5316 Shannondale Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
n/a

Shannondale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ritta Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shannondale Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
567 students
365 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ritta Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shannondale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ritta Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shannondale Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ritta Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shannondale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ritta Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Knox County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shannondale Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Knox County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#763 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
#142 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ritta Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shannondale Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in TN)
60%
(Top 10% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ritta Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Knox County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shannondale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Knox County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 10% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ritta Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Knox County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shannondale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Knox County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ritta Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Knox County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shannondale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Knox County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ritta Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Shannondale Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
21
-
Kindergarten Students
78
54
Grade 1 Students
82
48
Grade 2 Students
98
68
Grade 3 Students
91
61
Grade 4 Students
103
57
Grade 5 Students
94
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ritta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shannondale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ritta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shannondale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
14%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ritta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shannondale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ritta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shannondale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ritta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shannondale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ritta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Knox County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shannondale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Knox County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ritta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Knox County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shannondale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Knox County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ritta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Knox County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shannondale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Knox County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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