Enrollment
113
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470159010430 Charter school
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High — Chattanooga, TN
Federal NCES profile for Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 69/100.
👥 Class size 69
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.8:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High reports 113 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 50% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 51% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hamilton County spends $12,591 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.2% from local sources (property taxes), 31.6% from the state, and 21.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (B-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 50% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
— 50% below state mean
Top 4% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,591
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 113 Top 6% in Tennessee — larger than 94% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 7.8:1 -50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470159010430
Student demographics
African American 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
Two or More 2.7%
White 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 62.8% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton County, which includes Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High.
$12,591
Per student
+2%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 31.6%
Federal 21.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 66.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High
How many students attend Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High has 113 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chattanooga, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High is 7.8:1, which is 50% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 51% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High?
The largest demographic group at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High is African American at 62.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Chattanooga, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (B-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.