- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
East Brainerd Elementary held near 1,172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.5 → 79.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 470159000716 · Chattanooga, TN Other · MID · TRAD
1,177 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
East Brainerd Elementary held near 1,172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.5 → 79.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
East Brainerd Elementary 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
- This school
East Brainerd Elementary
1,177 students
- Soddy Daisy Hi
Soddy Daisy High School
1,122 students
What this shows East Brainerd Elementary reports 1,177 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Brainerd Elementary compares
East Brainerd Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Hamilton County reports $14,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,329
- 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.
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Standard public school
959 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Standard public school
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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 (~1,177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,215 (2022-23) → 1,172 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.