Excellent
#46 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 3% in state
Lake Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Johnson City · Johnson City, TN
A Johnson City elementary school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1001 Lake Ridge Square, Johnson City, TN 37601
- Math 81% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Ridge Elementary score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 Lake Ridge Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,711/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Johnson City), 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
$49,658
Median home value
$187,000
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towne Acres ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| St Mary's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Fairmont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Boones Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 809 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Johnson City
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,230NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Ridge Elementary is listed in Johnson City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Ridge Elementary
Lake Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Johnson City, TN, part of Johnson City, serving approximately 652 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Ridge Elementary
What grades does Lake Ridge Elementary serve?
Lake Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lake Ridge Elementary?
Lake Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 652 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Ridge Elementary rank in TN?
Lake Ridge Elementary ranks #46 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Lake Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Lake Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Ridge Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Lake Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lake Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 652
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (423) 610-6030
- Area population (ZIP 37601)
- 38,622
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 37601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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