Enrollment
468
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, enrolling 468 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 468 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 468 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chattanooga's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Side Elementary (553 students): Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 10.6:1).
Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students) and The Howard School (1,329 students) alongside Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence compares
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton County, which includes Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence.
$12,002
Per student
+11%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence a good school?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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