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Elementary· 13 schools in district

Lake Ridge Elementary

1001 Lake Ridge Square, Johnson City, TN 37601Johnson City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
627
Students
Total enrolled
$12,614
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 12% vs nat'l
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
31/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 37% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 627 students in grades KG–05 in Johnson City, Tennessee.
12% below average funding
District spends $12,614 per pupil, 12% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 31th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lake Ridge Elementary is a large elementary in Johnson City, Tennessee, serving grades KG–05 with 627 students. The district invests $12,614 per student — 12% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. A neighborhood opportunity score of 31/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Lake Ridge Elementary

627
Total Students
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
40
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution327 male · 300 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Student Composition
79%
11%
Asian4%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470213000991

Academic Outcomes at Lake Ridge Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
31
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 31th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 3th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 37601

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,614Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,614
State avg
$16,278
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,550
Student Support$2,397
Administration$1,514
Operations$1,892
Other$1,261
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,614 spent per student, an estimated $5,588 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
51%
State government
32.7%
Local (property tax)
50.6%
Federal programs
16.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (31/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Fairmont ElementaryWoodland ElementaryMountain View ElementaryTowne Acres Elementary
+3 more
↓
Middle
Liberty Bell Middle SchoolIndian Trail Middle School
↓
High School
Science Hill High SchoolJohnson City Virtual Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyWashington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJohnson City →
Phone: (423)610-6030
NCES ID: 470213000991
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Johnson City seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Johnson City
High
Science Hill High School
2,401 students · 09–12
Mid
Liberty Bell Middle School
898 students · 06–08
Mid
Indian Trail Middle School
808 students · 06–08
● 31 opp
Elem
Fairmont Elementary
586 students · PK–05
● 31 opp
Elem
Woodland Elementary
522 students · PK–05
Elem
Mountain View Elementary
498 students · PK–05
● 31 opp
Elem
Towne Acres Elementary
440 students · KG–05
Elem
South Side Elementary
407 students · PK–05
District School Rankings
Location
1001 Lake Ridge Square, Johnson City, TN 37601
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.