- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Johnson City, TN
Lake Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470213000991
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Ridge Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #15 of 17
- public schools in Johnson City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 632
- students enrolled
Lake Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Ridge Elementary ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Johnson City, TN.
School address
District: Johnson City · Tennessee
NCES ID 470213000991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Lake Ridge Elementary held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 470213000991 · Johnson City, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Science Hill High School (2,359 students)
Lake Ridge Elementary held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Lake Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Science Hill H
Science Hill High School
2,359 students
- Liberty Bell M
Liberty Bell Middle School
987 students
- Indian Trail M 786
Indian Trail Middle School
786 students
- This school 632
Lake Ridge Elementary
632 students
- Woodland Eleme 537
Woodland Elementary
537 students
- Fairmont Eleme 530
Fairmont Elementary
530 students
What this shows Lake Ridge Elementary reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Ridge Elementary compares
Lake Ridge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,230
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 632 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 4.4%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Lake Ridge Elementary is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Johnson City reports $12,230 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Bell Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Johnson City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Lake Ridge Elementary?
Lake Ridge Elementary has 632 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Johnson City, TN. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Ridge Elementary is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Johnson City, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Ridge Elementary?
Lake Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Ridge Elementary rank among public schools in Johnson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Ridge Elementary ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Johnson City, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Johnson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnson City?
Besides Lake Ridge Elementary, Johnson City also operates Science Hill High School (2,359 students), Liberty Bell Middle School (987 students), and Indian Trail Middle School (786 students). See the Johnson City district page for the complete list.