Ritta Elementary School

This is a good school, if you happen to get a teacher that is not burned out. A friend of mine had one at Ritta last year and I have one this year. Please, teachers if you are not enthusiastic about teaching anymore and are going to chose to be lazy, leave please. Do the parents a favor! Also, other schools in Knox County seem to have more fun activities for the classes than Ritta does. Some of us parents still don't understand this.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter transferred to ritta this year. We love it. It is a great school with a great staff!
—Submitted by a parent

Seems as though only the good reviews make it on the survey, instead of everyone just being honest. This is not a good school and Knox County as a whole has a horrible school district. I'm relocating my child so that he can have a 'real' education. Whatever happened to 'No Child Left Behind' ? I guess the teachers were too busy being snooty. The teachers work together in groups to focus on the negative.This school in particular needs a total makeover. (Has a great principal though) Not sure what happened when it came to hiring staff.
—Submitted by a parent

I have two children who attend Ritta--a first-grader and third-grader. Both of my children have attended since Kindergarten, and I cannot say enough about the quality of their education to-date. Ritta provides a warm, caring, supportive environment for all of their students. The teachers are enthusiastic and engaged, and the support staff and volunteers are kind and attentive. From the outstanding organization and involvement of the PTO, to the phenomenal volunteer efforts related to extra-curricular activities, Ritta really is an ideal elementary school. I am consistently amazed at their ability to retain a small-town charm, while fostering an atmosphere geared toward tolerance, respect, and open-mindedness.
—Submitted by a parent

My son just completed Kindergarten at Ritta and will be entering first grade in the fall. So far, we have had a wonderful experience. I have worked at other schools, and I have never seen a more caring, more involved principal than Mrs. Dowell. It means a lot to me as a parent that she knows the children and even knows their names. I love how attractive and clean the school always is.
—Submitted by a parent

Ritta is a wonderful school with experienced teachers and staff. It has wonderful students who are supported by their parents and community. Mrs. Dowell is knowledgable and cares immensely about everyone's welfare.
—Submitted by a teacher

My child goes to Ritta and I've been very pleased with the school. The PTO is very active and work hard to raise much-needed funds for the school.
—Submitted by a parent

I have taught at Ritta for 3 years, and I think it's a great place to work and learn. We strive to give all our children the best education and equal attention for all students.
—Submitted by a teacher

My child started this fall in Kindergarten and really seems to enjoy it. He says it is 'great.' The teacher really seems to enjoy the children also.
—Submitted by a parent

Both my children attend Ritta and I could not ask for a better School. It is a loving and nurturing place for our children to learn and develop in to the future leaders of our community.
—Submitted by a parent

I grew up at Ritta and in the Ritta community. It does my heart good to see familiar faces in this fine institution.
—Submitted by a parent