- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts
Federal NCES profile for Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470159000763
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Tennessee schools.
- #11 of 25
- schools in Chattanooga · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 979
- students enrolled
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts has class sizes larger than 86% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts ranks #11 of 25 schools in Chattanooga, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159000763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+131 students YoY
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts grew from 792 students in 2022-23 to 923 in 2023-24 (+16.5%).
Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 57.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+131 students YoY 470159000763 · Chattanooga, TN Other · MID · TRAD
979 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts grew from 792 students in 2022-23 to 923 in 2023-24 (+16.5%). Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 57.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts 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
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts
979 students
What this shows Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts reports 979 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts compares
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 979 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
979
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 979 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
African American 19.1%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts 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 School for the Liberal Arts 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts'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
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
Chatt High Center for Creative Arts
Standard public school
717 students 17.9:1 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 (~979 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts
How many students attend Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts?
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts has 979 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chattanooga, TN. CCD year-over-year: 792 (2022-23) → 923 (2023-24), up 131.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts is 18.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts?
The largest demographic group at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Chattanooga, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts?
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 School for the Liberal Arts rank among schools in Chattanooga?
By Resource Investment Index, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts ranks #11 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 Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, 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.