Excellent
#259 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 14% in state
Clyde Riggs Elementary
Elementary School · Sumner County · Portland, TN
A Sumner County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
211 Fountain Head RD, Portland, TN 37148
- Math 44% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clyde Riggs Elementary score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Clyde Riggs Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated847/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,684
Median home value
$273,200
Median rent
$1,082/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J W Wiseman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Watt Hardison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Portland Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 3.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Portland Gateview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 570 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sumner County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #13 of 50
- District spending per student
- $11,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clyde Riggs Elementary is listed in Sumner County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clyde Riggs Elementary
Clyde Riggs Elementary is a public elementary school in Portland, TN, part of Sumner County, serving approximately 319 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #259 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clyde Riggs Elementary
What grades does Clyde Riggs Elementary serve?
Clyde Riggs Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Clyde Riggs Elementary?
Clyde Riggs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clyde Riggs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clyde Riggs Elementary is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clyde Riggs Elementary rank in TN?
Clyde Riggs Elementary ranks #259 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Clyde Riggs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Clyde Riggs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clyde Riggs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clyde Riggs Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clyde Riggs Elementary a charter school?
No, Clyde Riggs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clyde Riggs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Clyde Riggs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sumner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (615) 325-2391
- Area population (ZIP 37148)
- 25,421
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37148; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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