Rivermont Elementary School

Summary:

Rivermont Elementary is a public elementary school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving 379 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hamilton County school district, which is ranked 79 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rivermont Elementary stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 44.06% White, 26.91% African American, 11.87% Hispanic, and 15.3% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, is generally lower than the Hamilton County and Tennessee state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (30.8%) and English Language Arts (40.9%) were below the county (39.5% and 37.1%) and state (39.7% and 37.6%) averages. Additionally, Rivermont Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White and male students performing relatively well, while African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform much worse.

When compared to nearby schools, Rivermont Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates and rankings. Schools like Chattanooga School for the Arts and Science Lower and Normal Park Museum Magnet School significantly outperform Rivermont Elementary and the surrounding district. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a low of 0 stars to a high of 3 stars in the most recent year, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3330 Hixson PIKE
       Chattanooga, TN  37415


(423) 870-0610

District: Hamilton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
523rd of 1,008 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,009 Help


Students who attend Rivermont Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper
    Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
    Sequoyah High School
    STEM School Chattanooga

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.1%
African American:
26.9%
Two or more races:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rivermont Elementary School ranks worse than 51.9% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 21st among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Hamilton County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.1. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Rivermont Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.1%), African American (26.9%), two or more races (15.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rivermont Elementary School is 17.2. 32 elementary schools in the Hamilton County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rivermont Elementary School is $14,009, which is the 14th highest among 41 elementary schools in the Hamilton County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rivermont Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rivermont Elementary School 523rd of 1008 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Rivermont Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hamilton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton County 79th of 139 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rivermont Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rivermont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 27.15 648th 809 19.9%
2011 49.67 454th 818 44.5%
2012 7.58 797th 820 2.8%
2013 9.73 829th 846 2.0%
2014 11.61 801st 853 6.1%
2015 57.40 383rd 855 55.2%
2017 32.95 486th 646 24.8%
2018 40.42 581st 997 41.7%
2019 45.74 494th 985 49.8%
2021 55.84 364th 983 63.0%
2022 58.34 356th 1000 64.4%
2023 55.58 399th 1020 60.9%
2024 46.10 523rd 1008 48.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rivermont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.58 533rd 877 39.2%
2019 53.98 317th 821 61.4%
2021 40.49 465th 823 43.5%
2022 32.98 606th 858 29.4%
2023 50.85 386th 865 55.4%
2024 33.51 597th 847 29.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Rivermont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.26 355th 926 61.7%
2021 55.51 350th 945 63.0%
2022 48.72 462nd 975 52.6%
2023 53.51 410th 989 58.5%
2024 33.65 667th 981 32.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Rivermont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.99 604th 916 34.1%
2021 52.87 375th 941 60.1%
2022 62.80 273rd 980 72.1%
2023 53.58 411th 987 58.4%
2024 56.80 366th 982 62.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Rivermont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.23 240th 450 46.7%
2019 46.09 188th 404 53.5%
2021 43.42 189th 411 54.0%
2022 47.99 200th 483 58.6%
2023 44.25 242nd 500 51.6%
2024 22.67 399th 494 19.2%
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Rank History for White students at Rivermont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.07 525th 841 37.6%
2019 43.58 436th 812 46.3%
2021 66.92 201st 844 76.2%
2022 64.87 222nd 844 73.7%
2023 68.12 199th 852 76.6%
2024 60.39 268th 840 68.1%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Rivermont Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, February 9, 2017

Open Quote I LOVE everything about Rivermont. As a parent, I am confident that my child will be able to thrive at any of the area public or private middle and high schools. The staff, teachers, and administration are excellent, and the state of Tennessee reported that Rivermont has the MOST EFFECTIVE teachers in the ENTIRE county, and some of the best in the state. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rivermont Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 153 276 8 2 0 n/a n/a 1 440
1999 250 120 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 323 323
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 252 252
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 252 252
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 280 280
2006 158 186 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2007 171 182 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2008 178 208 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2009 169 210 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2010 182 184 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 385
2011 181 196 4 22 0 0 6 0 409
2012 165 180 1 24 0 0 13 0 383
2013 174 197 0 24 2 1 11 0 409
2014 160 203 0 16 0 1 10 0 390
2015 134 77 1 20 0 1 19 0 252
2016 138 63 3 24 0 0 12 0 240
2017 116 60 2 35 1 0 14 0 228
2018 186 90 3 26 0 1 22 0 328
2019 215 96 3 34 0 0 31 0 379
2020 204 72 4 32 0 0 44 0 356
2021 187 80 6 30 0 0 43 0 346
2022 180 84 10 47 0 0 43 0 364
2023 167 102 7 45 0 0 58 0 379

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rivermont Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 440 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 378 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 323 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 252 n/a n/a n/a
2003 252 n/a n/a n/a
2005 280 n/a n/a n/a
2006 358 22.0 16.3 n/a
2007 369 26.0 14.2 81
2008 407 27.4 14.9 87
2009 398 30.0 13.3 90.7
2010 385 29.9 12.8 99.2
2011 409 29.5 13.8 91.4
2012 383 32.0 11.9 88
2013 409 29.9 13.6 83.6
2014 390 29.5 13.2 87.2
2015 252 27.0 9.3 71.4
2016 240 22.0 10.9 83.3
2017 228 18.8 12.1 n/a
2018 328 15.9 20.6 n/a
2019 379 20.9 18.1 n/a
2020 356 25.0 14.2 n/a
2021 346 25.2 13.7 n/a
2022 364 22.0 16.5 n/a
2023 379 22.0 17.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rivermont Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 440 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 378 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 323 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 252 n/a n/a n/a
2003 252 n/a n/a n/a
2005 280 n/a n/a n/a
2006 358 22.0 16.3 n/a
2007 369 26.0 14.2 81
2008 407 27.4 14.9 87
2009 398 30.0 13.3 90.7
2010 385 29.9 12.8 99.2
2011 409 29.5 13.8 91.4
2012 383 32.0 11.9 88
2013 409 29.9 13.6 83.6
2014 390 29.5 13.2 87.2
2015 252 27.0 9.3 71.4
2016 240 22.0 10.9 83.3
2017 228 18.8 12.1 n/a
2018 328 15.9 20.6 n/a
2019 379 20.9 18.1 n/a
2020 356 25.0 14.2 n/a
2021 346 25.2 13.7 n/a
2022 364 22.0 16.5 n/a
2023 379 22.0 17.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rivermont Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $850 (8.3%) $8,503 (83.4%) $10,200
2020 $838 (7.3%) $10,036 (87.4%) $11,482
2021 $1,021 (8.8%) $9,814 (84.8%) $11,573
2022 $2,036 (16.6%) $9,420 (77.0%) $12,240
2023 $1,923 (13.7%) $11,150 (79.6%) $14,009

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rivermont Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 494th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 399th of 1020 Elementary schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rivermont Elementary School)31.714
 17.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)47.541
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rivermont Elementary School)31.725.6
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton County)36.140.6
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rivermont Elementary School)4251.8
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)4946.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rivermont Elementary School)3651.8
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton County)38.243.9
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rivermont Elementary School)4141.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)47.649.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rivermont Elementary School)33.346.5
 13.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton County)34.240.3
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Rivermont Elementary School)38.537.3
 1.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hamilton County)43.239.9
 3.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rivermont Elementary School)33.842.3
 8.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hamilton County)33.437.3
 3.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students379379
African American96102
 6.3%
American Indian00
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic3445
 32.4%
Pacific Islander00
White215167
 22.3%
Two or More Races3158
 87.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Rivermont Elementary School.

Students at Rivermont Elementary School are 44% White, 27% African American, 15% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Rivermont Elementary School ranks 523rd of 1008 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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