- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470159002284Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Tennessee schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Chattanooga · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 468
- students enrolled
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence has class sizes larger than 74% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Chattanooga, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159002284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (+18.2%).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 470159002284 · Chattanooga, TN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
468 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (+18.2%). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence 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 468
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence
468 students
What this shows Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence compares
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.9%
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 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Two or More 4.7%
White 4.3%
Largest group: African American at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence 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 Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence'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 elementary schools in Chattanooga
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
East Side Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Bess T Shepherd Elementary
Standard public school
546 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Science Lower
Standard public school
388 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Barger Academy
Standard public school
349 students 14:1 students per teacher
Alpine Crest Elementary
Standard public school
302 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Dupont Elementary
Standard public school
268 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence
How many students attend Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chattanooga, TN. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence is 16.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence is African American at 62.4% of enrollment, in Chattanooga, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 rank among elementary schools in Chattanooga?
By Resource Investment Index, Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence ranks #7 of 7 elementary 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 elementary schools in Chattanooga on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence, 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.