- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chattanooga, TN
East Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470159000502
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Ridge Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 8
- middle schools in Chattanooga · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 591
- students enrolled
East Ridge Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Ridge Middle School ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Chattanooga, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159000502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
East Ridge Middle School shrank from 701 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 470159000502 · Chattanooga, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
East Ridge Middle School shrank from 701 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
East Ridge Middle School 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
East Ridge Middle School
591 students
What this shows East Ridge Middle School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Ridge Middle School compares
East Ridge Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.8%
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 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
African American 20.5%
White 16.6%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, East Ridge Middle School 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 Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Ridge Middle School'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 middle schools in Chattanooga
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
East Lake Academy of Fine Arts
Standard public school
549 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Red Bank Middle School
Standard public school
533 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Tyner Middle Academy
Standard public school
401 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Dalewood Middle School
Standard public school
290 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Orchard Knob Middle
Standard public school
264 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle
Standard public school
250 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Ridge Middle School
How many students attend East Ridge Middle School?
East Ridge Middle School has 591 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chattanooga, TN. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), down 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ridge Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Ridge Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Chattanooga, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Ridge Middle School?
East Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Ridge Middle School rank among middle schools in Chattanooga?
By Resource Investment Index, East Ridge Middle School ranks #6 of 8 middle 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 middle schools in Chattanooga on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides East Ridge Middle School, 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.