Enrollment
1,177
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chattanooga, TN
East Brainerd Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Brainerd Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470159000716
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Brainerd Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #22 of 25
- schools in Chattanooga · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,177
- students enrolled
East Brainerd Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Brainerd Elementary ranks #22 of 25 schools in Chattanooga, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159000716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Brainerd Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Brainerd Elementary
East Brainerd Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, enrolling 1,177 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,177 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 589 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chattanooga's public schools, it stands alongside Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts (979 students): East Brainerd Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 18.1:1).
Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students) and The Howard School (1,329 students) alongside East Brainerd Elementary.
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 East Brainerd Elementary compares
East Brainerd Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,177 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,177
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 32.5%
White 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 8.3%
Largest group: African American at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.9, East Brainerd Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton County, which includes East Brainerd Elementary.
$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 East Brainerd Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Soddy Daisy High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Brainerd Elementary'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
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Chattanooga
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts
Standard public school
979 students 18.1:1 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
Similar other 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 (~1,177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Brainerd Elementary
How many students attend East Brainerd Elementary?
East Brainerd Elementary has 1,177 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chattanooga, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Brainerd Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Brainerd Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Brainerd Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Brainerd Elementary is African American at 32.5% of enrollment, in Chattanooga, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Brainerd Elementary?
East Brainerd Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 East Brainerd Elementary rank among schools in Chattanooga?
By Resource Investment Index, East Brainerd Elementary ranks #22 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.
Is East Brainerd Elementary a good school?
East Brainerd Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 East Brainerd Elementary, 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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