- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chattanooga, TN
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470159000938
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Tennessee schools.
- #20 of 25
- schools in Chattanooga · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 380
- students enrolled
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy has class sizes smaller than 87% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy ranks #20 of 25 schools in Chattanooga, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159000938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-17.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 470159000938 · Chattanooga, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 11.5:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-17.0%). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Signal Mountai
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
1,396 students
- The Howard Sch
The Howard School
1,329 students
- East Hamilton
East Hamilton High School
1,293 students
- Ooltewah High
Ooltewah High School
1,233 students
- East Brainerd
East Brainerd Elementary
1,177 students
- This school 380
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
380 students
What this shows Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy compares
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 13% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
White 6.6%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton County reports $14,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Chattanooga
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
East Brainerd Elementary
Standard public school
1,177 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts
Standard public school
979 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
East Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
959 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Standard public school
877 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Elementary
Standard public school
775 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences Upper
Standard public school
741 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
How many students attend Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chattanooga, TN. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy is 11.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy is African American at 65.3% of enrollment, in Chattanooga, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy rank among schools in Chattanooga?
By Resource Investment Index, Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy ranks #20 of 25 schools in Chattanooga, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chattanooga on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy, Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students), The Howard School (1,329 students), and East Hamilton High School (1,293 students). See the Hamilton County district page for the complete list.