- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470159002434Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Tennessee schools.
- #7 of 8
- middle schools in Chattanooga · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.8:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 250
- students enrolled
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle has class sizes larger than 98% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Chattanooga, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159002434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+32.8%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 470159002434 · Chattanooga, TN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
250 enr · 27.8:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+32.8%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle 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 250
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle
250 students
What this shows Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle compares
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle is a growing 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 | 27.8:1 | ▲ 82% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 82% above state mean
Top 98% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
Two or More 4.0%
White 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton County reports $14,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle'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 middle schools in Chattanooga
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
East Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
591 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
East Lake Academy of Fine Arts
Standard public school
549 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Red Bank Middle School
Standard public school
533 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Tyner Middle Academy
Standard public school
401 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Dalewood Middle School
Standard public school
290 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Orchard Knob Middle
Standard public school
264 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle
How many students attend Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle has 250 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chattanooga, TN. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle is 27.8:1, which is 82% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in Chattanooga, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle rank among middle schools in Chattanooga?
By Resource Investment Index, Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle ranks #7 of 8 middle 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 middle schools in Chattanooga on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle, 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.